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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.79, 6,079.42 and 1,131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.79, 6,079.42 and 1,131.09 is: 1,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.79 : 6,079.42 = 1,131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.79/6,079.42 = 1,131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.79x = 6,079.42 × 1,131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.79x = 6,876,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,349.78/4,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.70

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