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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.58, 6,061.40 and 1,120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.58, 6,061.40 and 1,120.12 is: 1,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.58 : 6,061.40 = 1,120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.58/6,061.40 = 1,120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.58x = 6,061.40 × 1,120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.58x = 6,789,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,495.37/4,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.91

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