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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.75, 6,092.87 and 1,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.75, 6,092.87 and 1,140.29 is: 1,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.75 : 6,092.87 = 1,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.75/6,092.87 = 1,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.75x = 6,092.87 × 1,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.75x = 6,947,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,633.03/4,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.50

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