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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.72, 6,092.82 and 1,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.72, 6,092.82 and 1,140.26 is: 1,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.72 : 6,092.82 = 1,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.72/6,092.82 = 1,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.72x = 6,092.82 × 1,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.72x = 6,947,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,368.47/4,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.45

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