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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.04, 6,235.52 and 1,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.04, 6,235.52 and 1,079.04 is: 1,618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.04 : 6,235.52 = 1,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.04/6,235.52 = 1,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.04x = 6,235.52 × 1,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.04x = 6,728,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,375.50/4,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.55

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