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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.56, 6,072.62 and 1,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.56, 6,072.62 and 1,126.88 is: 1,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.56 : 6,072.62 = 1,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.56/6,072.62 = 1,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.56x = 6,072.62 × 1,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.56x = 6,843,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,114.03/4,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.26

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