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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.74, 6,248.13 and 1,087.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.74, 6,248.13 and 1,087.98 is: 1,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.74 : 6,248.13 = 1,087.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.74/6,248.13 = 1,087.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.74x = 6,248.13 × 1,087.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.74x = 6,797,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,840.48/4,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.84

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