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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.20, 6,262.48 and 1,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.20, 6,262.48 and 1,097.12 is: 1,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.20 : 6,262.48 = 1,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.20/6,262.48 = 1,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.20x = 6,262.48 × 1,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.20x = 6,870,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,692.06/4,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.60

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