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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.38, 6,069.90 and 1,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.38, 6,069.90 and 1,124.70 is: 1,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.38 : 6,069.90 = 1,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.38/6,069.90 = 1,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.38x = 6,069.90 × 1,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.38x = 6,826,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826,816.53/4,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.14

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