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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.60, 6,069.20 and 1,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.60, 6,069.20 and 1,125.14 is: 1,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.60 : 6,069.20 = 1,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.60/6,069.20 = 1,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.60x = 6,069.20 × 1,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.60x = 6,828,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,663.72/4,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.51

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