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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.27, 6,073.08 and 1,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.27, 6,073.08 and 1,126.79 is: 1,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.27 : 6,073.08 = 1,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.27/6,073.08 = 1,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.27x = 6,073.08 × 1,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.27x = 6,843,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,055.45/4,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.95

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