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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.95, 6,093.50 and 1,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.95, 6,093.50 and 1,140.57 is: 1,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.95 : 6,093.50 = 1,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.95/6,093.50 = 1,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.95x = 6,093.50 × 1,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.95x = 6,950,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,057.59/4,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.60

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