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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.02, 6,151.94 and 1,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.02, 6,151.94 and 1,179.76 is: 1,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.02 : 6,151.94 = 1,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.02/6,151.94 = 1,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.02x = 6,151.94 × 1,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.02x = 7,257,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,812.73/4,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.76

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