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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.67, 6,059.54 and 1,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.67, 6,059.54 and 1,118.20 is: 1,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.67 : 6,059.54 = 1,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.67/6,059.54 = 1,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.67x = 6,059.54 × 1,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.67x = 6,775,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,772.04/4,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.31

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