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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.74, 6,094.33 and 1,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.74, 6,094.33 and 1,141.28 is: 1,711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.74 : 6,094.33 = 1,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.74/6,094.33 = 1,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.74x = 6,094.33 × 1,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.74x = 6,955,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,336.94/4,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.98

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