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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.28, 6,051.60 and 1,112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.28, 6,051.60 and 1,112.61 is: 1,668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.28 : 6,051.60 = 1,112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.28/6,051.60 = 1,112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.28x = 6,051.60 × 1,112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.28x = 6,733,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,070.68/4,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.96

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