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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.51, 6,048.77 and 1,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.51, 6,048.77 and 1,111.65 is: 1,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.51 : 6,048.77 = 1,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.51/6,048.77 = 1,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.51x = 6,048.77 × 1,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.51x = 6,724,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,109.61/4,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.48

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