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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.93, 6,176.98 and 1,485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.93, 6,176.98 and 1,485.65 is: 2,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.93 : 6,176.98 = 1,485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.93/6,176.98 = 1,485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.93x = 6,176.98 × 1,485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.93x = 9,176,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,795.74/4,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.50

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