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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.36, 6,235.92 and 1,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.36, 6,235.92 and 1,235.76 is: 1,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.36 : 6,235.92 = 1,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.36/6,235.92 = 1,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.36x = 6,235.92 × 1,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.36x = 7,706,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,100.50/4,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.60

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