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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.27, 6,051.54 and 1,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.27, 6,051.54 and 1,112.60 is: 1,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.27 : 6,051.54 = 1,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.27/6,051.54 = 1,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.27x = 6,051.54 × 1,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.27x = 6,732,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,962.71/4,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.94

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