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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.88, 6,256.18 and 1,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.88, 6,256.18 and 1,092.88 is: 1,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.88 : 6,256.18 = 1,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.88/6,256.18 = 1,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.88x = 6,256.18 × 1,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.88x = 6,837,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,254.00/4,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.28

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