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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.78, 6,049.17 and 1,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.78, 6,049.17 and 1,111.09 is: 1,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.78 : 6,049.17 = 1,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.78/6,049.17 = 1,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.78x = 6,049.17 × 1,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.78x = 6,721,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,142.05/4,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.63

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