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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.50, 6,052.62 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.50, 6,052.62 and 1,114.02 is: 1,670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.50 : 6,052.62 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.50/6,052.62 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.50x = 6,052.62 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.50x = 6,742,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,739.73/4,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.86

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