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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.81, 6,048.14 and 1,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.81, 6,048.14 and 1,111.28 is: 1,666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.81 : 6,048.14 = 1,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.81/6,048.14 = 1,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.81x = 6,048.14 × 1,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.81x = 6,721,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,141.22/4,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.61

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