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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.58, 6,086.59 and 1,135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.58, 6,086.59 and 1,135.87 is: 1,703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.58 : 6,086.59 = 1,135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.58/6,086.59 = 1,135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.58x = 6,086.59 × 1,135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.58x = 6,913,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,556.93/4,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.86

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