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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.57, 6,054.84 and 1,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.57, 6,054.84 and 1,114.86 is: 1,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.57 : 6,054.84 = 1,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.57/6,054.84 = 1,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.57x = 6,054.84 × 1,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.57x = 6,750,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750,325.81/4,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.29

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