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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.40, 6,047.28 and 1,109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.40, 6,047.28 and 1,109.64 is: 1,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.40 : 6,047.28 = 1,109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.40/6,047.28 = 1,109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.40x = 6,047.28 × 1,109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.40x = 6,710,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,303.78/4,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.51

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