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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,119.70, 6,179.57 and 1,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,119.70, 6,179.57 and 1,041.70 is: 1,562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,119.70 : 6,179.57 = 1,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,119.70/6,179.57 = 1,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,119.70x = 6,179.57 × 1,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,119.70x = 6,437,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,258.07/4,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.56

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