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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.70, 6,079.26 and 1,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.70, 6,079.26 and 1,131.18 is: 1,696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.70 : 6,079.26 = 1,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.70/6,079.26 = 1,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.70x = 6,079.26 × 1,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.70x = 6,876,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,737.33/4,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.83

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