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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.76, 6,281.68 and 1,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.76, 6,281.68 and 1,109.76 is: 1,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.76 : 6,281.68 = 1,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.76/6,281.68 = 1,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.76x = 6,281.68 × 1,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.76x = 6,971,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,157.20/4,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.65

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