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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.66, 6,151.95 and 1,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.66, 6,151.95 and 1,180.26 is: 1,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.66 : 6,151.95 = 1,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.66/6,151.95 = 1,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.66x = 6,151.95 × 1,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.66x = 7,260,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,900.51/4,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.23

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