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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.05, 6,058.88 and 1,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.05, 6,058.88 and 1,117.59 is: 1,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.05 : 6,058.88 = 1,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.05/6,058.88 = 1,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.05x = 6,058.88 × 1,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.05x = 6,771,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,343.70/4,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.47

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