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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.47, 6,237.71 and 1,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.47, 6,237.71 and 1,080.47 is: 1,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.47 : 6,237.71 = 1,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.47/6,237.71 = 1,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.47x = 6,237.71 × 1,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.47x = 6,739,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,658.52/4,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.71

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