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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.24, 6,058.96 and 1,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.24, 6,058.96 and 1,117.56 is: 1,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.24 : 6,058.96 = 1,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.24/6,058.96 = 1,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.24x = 6,058.96 × 1,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.24x = 6,771,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,251.34/4,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.37

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