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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.61, 6,072.39 and 1,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.61, 6,072.39 and 1,127.13 is: 1,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.61 : 6,072.39 = 1,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.61/6,072.39 = 1,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.61x = 6,072.39 × 1,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.61x = 6,844,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,372.94/4,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.55

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