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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.96, 6,048.09 and 1,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.96, 6,048.09 and 1,110.50 is: 1,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.96 : 6,048.09 = 1,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.96/6,048.09 = 1,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.96x = 6,048.09 × 1,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.96x = 6,716,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,403.95/4,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.79

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