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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.68, 6,257.04 and 1,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.68, 6,257.04 and 1,093.68 is: 1,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.68 : 6,257.04 = 1,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.68/6,257.04 = 1,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.68x = 6,257.04 × 1,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.68x = 6,843,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,199.51/4,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.39

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