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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.58, 6,147.38 and 1,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.58, 6,147.38 and 1,176.11 is: 1,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.58 : 6,147.38 = 1,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.58/6,147.38 = 1,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.58x = 6,147.38 × 1,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.58x = 7,229,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,995.09/4,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.45

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