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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.74, 6,260.13 and 1,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.74, 6,260.13 and 1,095.98 is: 1,643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.74 : 6,260.13 = 1,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.74/6,260.13 = 1,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.74x = 6,260.13 × 1,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.74x = 6,860,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860,977.28/4,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.84

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