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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.18, 6,063.41 and 1,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.18, 6,063.41 and 1,120.24 is: 1,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.18 : 6,063.41 = 1,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.18/6,063.41 = 1,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.18x = 6,063.41 × 1,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.18x = 6,792,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,474.42/4,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.40

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