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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.48, 6,060.86 and 1,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.48, 6,060.86 and 1,119 is: 1,678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.48 : 6,060.86 = 1,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.48/6,060.86 = 1,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.48x = 6,060.86 × 1,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.48x = 6,782,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782,102.34/4,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.54

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