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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.91, 6,049.36 and 1,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.91, 6,049.36 and 1,111.21 is: 1,666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.91 : 6,049.36 = 1,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.91/6,049.36 = 1,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.91x = 6,049.36 × 1,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.91x = 6,722,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,124.45/4,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.82

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