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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.45, 6,093.39 and 1,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.45, 6,093.39 and 1,140.78 is: 1,711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.45 : 6,093.39 = 1,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.45/6,093.39 = 1,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.45x = 6,093.39 × 1,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.45x = 6,951,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,217.44/4,062.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.09

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