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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.65, 6,091.36 and 1,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.65, 6,091.36 and 1,138.94 is: 1,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.65 : 6,091.36 = 1,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.65/6,091.36 = 1,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.65x = 6,091.36 × 1,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.65x = 6,937,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,705.94/4,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.52

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