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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.25, 6,093.58 and 1,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.25, 6,093.58 and 1,140.78 is: 1,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.25 : 6,093.58 = 1,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.25/6,093.58 = 1,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.25x = 6,093.58 × 1,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.25x = 6,951,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,403.72/4,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.22

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