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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.91, 6,177.85 and 1,344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.91, 6,177.85 and 1,344.59 is: 2,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.91 : 6,177.85 = 1,344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.91/6,177.85 = 1,344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.91x = 6,177.85 × 1,344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.91x = 8,306,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,664.25/4,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.21

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