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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.68, 6,158.99 and 1,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.68, 6,158.99 and 1,184.01 is: 1,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.68 : 6,158.99 = 1,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.68/6,158.99 = 1,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.68x = 6,158.99 × 1,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.68x = 7,292,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,305.75/4,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.15

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