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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.35, 6,074.02 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.35, 6,074.02 and 1,127.64 is: 1,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.35 : 6,074.02 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.35/6,074.02 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.35x = 6,074.02 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.35x = 6,849,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,307.91/4,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.46

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