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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.08, 6,063.11 and 1,120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.08, 6,063.11 and 1,120.38 is: 1,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.08 : 6,063.11 = 1,120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.08/6,063.11 = 1,120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.08x = 6,063.11 × 1,120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.08x = 6,792,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,987.18/4,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.57

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