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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.70, 6,049.42 and 1,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.70, 6,049.42 and 1,111.02 is: 1,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.70 : 6,049.42 = 1,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.70/6,049.42 = 1,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.70x = 6,049.42 × 1,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.70x = 6,721,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,001.15/4,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.62

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