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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.86, 6,050.58 and 1,112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.86, 6,050.58 and 1,112.05 is: 1,668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.86 : 6,050.58 = 1,112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.86/6,050.58 = 1,112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.86x = 6,050.58 × 1,112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.86x = 6,728,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,547.49/4,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.02

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