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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.97, 6,078.98 and 1,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.97, 6,078.98 and 1,130.27 is: 1,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.97 : 6,078.98 = 1,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.97/6,078.98 = 1,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.97x = 6,078.98 × 1,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.97x = 6,870,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,909.27/4,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.70

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