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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.60, 6,047.40 and 1,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.60, 6,047.40 and 1,110.24 is: 1,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.60 : 6,047.40 = 1,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.60/6,047.40 = 1,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.60x = 6,047.40 × 1,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.60x = 6,714,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,065.38/4,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.36

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