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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.40, 6,069.60 and 1,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.40, 6,069.60 and 1,124.71 is: 1,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.40 : 6,069.60 = 1,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.40/6,069.60 = 1,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.40x = 6,069.60 × 1,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.40x = 6,826,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826,524.64/4,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.06

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