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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.24, 6,271.86 and 1,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.24, 6,271.86 and 1,103 is: 1,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.24 : 6,271.86 = 1,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.24/6,271.86 = 1,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.24x = 6,271.86 × 1,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.24x = 6,917,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,861.58/4,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.50

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