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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.52, 6,155.70 and 1,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.52, 6,155.70 and 1,182.27 is: 1,773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.52 : 6,155.70 = 1,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.52/6,155.70 = 1,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.52x = 6,155.70 × 1,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.52x = 7,277,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,699.44/4,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.53

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