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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.96, 6,093.35 and 1,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.96, 6,093.35 and 1,140.27 is: 1,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.96 : 6,093.35 = 1,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.96/6,093.35 = 1,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.96x = 6,093.35 × 1,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.96x = 6,948,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,058.50/4,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.52

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