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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.67, 6,148.77 and 1,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.67, 6,148.77 and 1,177.29 is: 1,765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.67 : 6,148.77 = 1,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.67/6,148.77 = 1,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.67x = 6,148.77 × 1,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.67x = 7,238,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,885.43/4,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.73

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