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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.16, 6,046.73 and 1,109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.16, 6,046.73 and 1,109.49 is: 1,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.16 : 6,046.73 = 1,109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.16/6,046.73 = 1,109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.16x = 6,046.73 × 1,109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.16x = 6,708,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,786.47/4,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.23

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