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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.78, 6,050.85 and 1,112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.78, 6,050.85 and 1,112.11 is: 1,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.78 : 6,050.85 = 1,112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.78/6,050.85 = 1,112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.78x = 6,050.85 × 1,112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.78x = 6,729,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,210.79/4,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.21

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