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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.13, 6,062.50 and 1,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.13, 6,062.50 and 1,120.44 is: 1,680.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.13 : 6,062.50 = 1,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.13/6,062.50 = 1,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.13x = 6,062.50 × 1,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.13x = 6,792,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,667.50/4,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.47

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