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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.66, 6,177.49 and 1,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.66, 6,177.49 and 1,344.35 is: 2,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.66 : 6,177.49 = 1,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.66/6,177.49 = 1,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.66x = 6,177.49 × 1,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.66x = 8,304,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304,689.80/4,117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.85

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