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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.80, 6,184.60 and 1,201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.80, 6,184.60 and 1,201.13 is: 1,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.80 : 6,184.60 = 1,201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.80/6,184.60 = 1,201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.80x = 6,184.60 × 1,201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.80x = 7,428,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,504.62/4,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.81

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