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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.83, 6,109.48 and 1,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.83, 6,109.48 and 1,151.14 is: 1,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.83 : 6,109.48 = 1,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.83/6,109.48 = 1,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.83x = 6,109.48 × 1,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.83x = 7,032,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,840.77/4,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.77

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