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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185, 6,277.62 and 1,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185, 6,277.62 and 1,107 is: 1,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185 : 6,277.62 = 1,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185/6,277.62 = 1,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185x = 6,277.62 × 1,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185x = 6,949,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,325.34/4,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.53

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