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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.61, 6,069.72 and 1,124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.61, 6,069.72 and 1,124.85 is: 1,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.61 : 6,069.72 = 1,124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.61/6,069.72 = 1,124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.61x = 6,069.72 × 1,124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.61x = 6,827,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,524.54/4,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.22

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