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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040, 6,059.30 and 1,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040, 6,059.30 and 1,117.52 is: 1,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040 : 6,059.30 = 1,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040/6,059.30 = 1,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040x = 6,059.30 × 1,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040x = 6,771,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,388.94/4,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.09

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