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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.79, 6,086.78 and 1,136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.79, 6,086.78 and 1,136.31 is: 1,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.79 : 6,086.78 = 1,136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.79/6,086.78 = 1,136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.79x = 6,086.78 × 1,136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.79x = 6,916,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,463.30/4,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.49

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