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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.61, 6,261.95 and 1,096.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.61, 6,261.95 and 1,096.61 is: 1,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.61 : 6,261.95 = 1,096.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.61/6,261.95 = 1,096.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.61x = 6,261.95 × 1,096.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.61x = 6,866,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,888.42/4,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.92

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