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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.48, 6,069.76 and 1,125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.48, 6,069.76 and 1,125.01 is: 1,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.48 : 6,069.76 = 1,125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.48/6,069.76 = 1,125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.48x = 6,069.76 × 1,125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.48x = 6,828,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,545.47/4,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.53

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