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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.34, 6,072.50 and 1,126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.34, 6,072.50 and 1,126.66 is: 1,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.34 : 6,072.50 = 1,126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.34/6,072.50 = 1,126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.34x = 6,072.50 × 1,126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.34x = 6,841,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841,642.85/4,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.99

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