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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.72, 6,085.65 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.72, 6,085.65 and 1,136.32 is: 1,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.72 : 6,085.65 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.72/6,085.65 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.72x = 6,085.65 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.72x = 6,915,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915,245.81/4,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.22

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