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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.79, 6,092.55 and 1,140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.79, 6,092.55 and 1,140.03 is: 1,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.79 : 6,092.55 = 1,140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.79/6,092.55 = 1,140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.79x = 6,092.55 × 1,140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.79x = 6,945,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,689.78/4,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.01

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