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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.68, 6,169.05 and 1,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.68, 6,169.05 and 1,191 is: 1,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.68 : 6,169.05 = 1,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.68/6,169.05 = 1,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.68x = 6,169.05 × 1,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.68x = 7,347,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,338.55/4,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.51

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