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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.43, 6,074.55 and 1,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.43, 6,074.55 and 1,127.74 is: 1,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.43 : 6,074.55 = 1,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.43/6,074.55 = 1,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.43x = 6,074.55 × 1,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.43x = 6,850,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,477.01/4,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.71

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