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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.71, 6,059.70 and 1,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.71, 6,059.70 and 1,118.04 is: 1,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.71 : 6,059.70 = 1,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.71/6,059.70 = 1,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.71x = 6,059.70 × 1,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.71x = 6,774,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,986.99/4,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.10

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