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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.95, 6,148.46 and 1,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.95, 6,148.46 and 1,177.25 is: 1,765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.95 : 6,148.46 = 1,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.95/6,148.46 = 1,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.95x = 6,148.46 × 1,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.95x = 7,238,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,274.70/4,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.89

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