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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.41, 6,266.11 and 1,099.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.41, 6,266.11 and 1,099.41 is: 1,649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.41 : 6,266.11 = 1,099.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.41/6,266.11 = 1,099.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.41x = 6,266.11 × 1,099.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.41x = 6,888,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,999.81/4,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.11

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