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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,067.62, 6,101.53 and 1,145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,067.62, 6,101.53 and 1,145.81 is: 1,718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,067.62 : 6,101.53 = 1,145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,067.62/6,101.53 = 1,145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,067.62x = 6,101.53 × 1,145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,067.62x = 6,991,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991,206.48/4,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.75

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