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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.44, 6,072 and 1,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.44, 6,072 and 1,126.08 is: 1,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.44 : 6,072 = 1,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.44/6,072 = 1,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.44x = 6,072 × 1,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.44x = 6,837,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,557.76/4,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.94

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