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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.42, 6,059.12 and 1,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.42, 6,059.12 and 1,117.72 is: 1,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.42 : 6,059.12 = 1,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.42/6,059.12 = 1,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.42x = 6,059.12 × 1,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.42x = 6,772,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,399.61/4,039.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.58

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