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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.78, 6,155.34 and 1,182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.78, 6,155.34 and 1,182.42 is: 1,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.78 : 6,155.34 = 1,182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.78/6,155.34 = 1,182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.78x = 6,155.34 × 1,182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.78x = 7,278,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,197.12/4,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.10

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