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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.65, 6,176.97 and 1,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.65, 6,176.97 and 1,484.76 is: 2,227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.65 : 6,176.97 = 1,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.65/6,176.97 = 1,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.65x = 6,176.97 × 1,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.65x = 9,171,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,317.98/4,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.32

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