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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.95, 6,278.98 and 1,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.95, 6,278.98 and 1,065.96 is: 1,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.95 : 6,278.98 = 1,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.95/6,278.98 = 1,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.95x = 6,278.98 × 1,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.95x = 6,693,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,124.69/4,185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.95

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