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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.21, 6,079.74 and 1,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.21, 6,079.74 and 1,131.54 is: 1,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.21 : 6,079.74 = 1,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.21/6,079.74 = 1,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.21x = 6,079.74 × 1,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.21x = 6,879,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,469.00/4,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.29

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