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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.85, 6,245.73 and 1,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.85, 6,245.73 and 1,085.85 is: 1,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.85 : 6,245.73 = 1,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.85/6,245.73 = 1,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.85x = 6,245.73 × 1,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.85x = 6,781,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,925.92/4,163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.76

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