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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.46, 6,060.96 and 1,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.46, 6,060.96 and 1,118.52 is: 1,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.46 : 6,060.96 = 1,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.46/6,060.96 = 1,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.46x = 6,060.96 × 1,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.46x = 6,779,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,304.98/4,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.85

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