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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.38, 6,048.29 and 1,110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.38, 6,048.29 and 1,110.71 is: 1,665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.38 : 6,048.29 = 1,110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.38/6,048.29 = 1,110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.38x = 6,048.29 × 1,110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.38x = 6,717,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,868.72/4,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.98

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