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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.25, 6,148.88 and 1,177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.25, 6,148.88 and 1,177.55 is: 1,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.25 : 6,148.88 = 1,177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.25/6,148.88 = 1,177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.25x = 6,148.88 × 1,177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.25x = 7,240,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,604.49/4,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.32

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