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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.86, 6,068.74 and 1,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.86, 6,068.74 and 1,124.14 is: 1,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.86 : 6,068.74 = 1,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.86/6,068.74 = 1,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.86x = 6,068.74 × 1,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.86x = 6,822,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,113.38/4,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.20

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