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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.39, 6,059.88 and 1,118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.39, 6,059.88 and 1,118.05 is: 1,676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.39 : 6,059.88 = 1,118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.39/6,059.88 = 1,118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.39x = 6,059.88 × 1,118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.39x = 6,775,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,233.68/4,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.88

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