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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.61, 6,059.48 and 1,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.61, 6,059.48 and 1,117.94 is: 1,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.61 : 6,059.48 = 1,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.61/6,059.48 = 1,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.61x = 6,059.48 × 1,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.61x = 6,774,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,099.18/4,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.92

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