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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.86, 6,094.32 and 1,141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.86, 6,094.32 and 1,141.22 is: 1,711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.86 : 6,094.32 = 1,141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.86/6,094.32 = 1,141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.86x = 6,094.32 × 1,141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.86x = 6,954,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,959.87/4,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.84

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