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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.99, 6,070.28 and 1,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.99, 6,070.28 and 1,125.32 is: 1,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.99 : 6,070.28 = 1,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.99/6,070.28 = 1,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.99x = 6,070.28 × 1,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.99x = 6,830,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,971.51/4,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.92

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