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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.48, 6,102.72 and 1,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.48, 6,102.72 and 1,146.89 is: 1,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.48 : 6,102.72 = 1,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.48/6,102.72 = 1,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.48x = 6,102.72 × 1,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.48x = 6,999,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,118.03/4,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.33

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