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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.82, 6,049.32 and 1,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.82, 6,049.32 and 1,111.24 is: 1,666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.82 : 6,049.32 = 1,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.82/6,049.32 = 1,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.82x = 6,049.32 × 1,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.82x = 6,722,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,246.36/4,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.88

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