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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.97, 6,068.96 and 1,124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.97, 6,068.96 and 1,124.39 is: 1,686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.97 : 6,068.96 = 1,124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.97/6,068.96 = 1,124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.97x = 6,068.96 × 1,124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.97x = 6,823,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,841.97/4,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.58

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