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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.94, 6,055.41 and 1,115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.94, 6,055.41 and 1,115.02 is: 1,672.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.94 : 6,055.41 = 1,115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.94/6,055.41 = 1,115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.94x = 6,055.41 × 1,115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.94x = 6,751,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,874.68/4,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.52

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