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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.91, 6,050.86 and 1,112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.91, 6,050.86 and 1,112.21 is: 1,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.91 : 6,050.86 = 1,112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.91/6,050.86 = 1,112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.91x = 6,050.86 × 1,112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.91x = 6,729,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,827.00/4,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.31

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