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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.57, 6,079.53 and 1,131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.57, 6,079.53 and 1,131.09 is: 1,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.57 : 6,079.53 = 1,131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.57/6,079.53 = 1,131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.57x = 6,079.53 × 1,131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.57x = 6,876,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,495.59/4,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.40

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