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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.90, 6,050.66 and 1,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.90, 6,050.66 and 1,112.12 is: 1,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.90 : 6,050.66 = 1,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.90/6,050.66 = 1,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.90x = 6,050.66 × 1,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.90x = 6,729,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,060.00/4,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.13

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