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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.83, 6,068.73 and 1,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.83, 6,068.73 and 1,124.15 is: 1,686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.83 : 6,068.73 = 1,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.83/6,068.73 = 1,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.83x = 6,068.73 × 1,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.83x = 6,822,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,132.49/4,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.21

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