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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260, 6,390.08 and 1,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260, 6,390.08 and 1,182.08 is: 1,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260 : 6,390.08 = 1,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260/6,390.08 = 1,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260x = 6,390.08 × 1,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260x = 7,553,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,585.77/4,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.14

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