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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.65, 6,141.95 and 1,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.65, 6,141.95 and 1,172.96 is: 1,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.65 : 6,141.95 = 1,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.65/6,141.95 = 1,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.65x = 6,141.95 × 1,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.65x = 7,204,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,261.67/4,094.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.43

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