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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.88, 6,236.84 and 1,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.88, 6,236.84 and 1,079.88 is: 1,619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.88 : 6,236.84 = 1,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.88/6,236.84 = 1,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.88x = 6,236.84 × 1,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.88x = 6,735,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,038.78/4,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.83

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