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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.46, 6,069.69 and 1,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.46, 6,069.69 and 1,124.97 is: 1,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.46 : 6,069.69 = 1,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.46/6,069.69 = 1,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.46x = 6,069.69 × 1,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.46x = 6,828,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,219.16/4,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.46

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