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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.82, 6,073.39 and 1,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.82, 6,073.39 and 1,127.38 is: 1,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.82 : 6,073.39 = 1,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.82/6,073.39 = 1,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.82x = 6,073.39 × 1,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.82x = 6,847,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,018.42/4,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.11

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