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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.54, 6,062.31 and 1,119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.54, 6,062.31 and 1,119.78 is: 1,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.54 : 6,062.31 = 1,119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.54/6,062.31 = 1,119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.54x = 6,062.31 × 1,119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.54x = 6,788,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,453.49/4,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.67

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