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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.08, 6,059.45 and 1,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.08, 6,059.45 and 1,118.68 is: 1,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.08 : 6,059.45 = 1,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.08/6,059.45 = 1,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.08x = 6,059.45 × 1,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.08x = 6,778,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,579.93/4,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.83

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