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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.46, 6,063.96 and 1,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.46, 6,063.96 and 1,120.52 is: 1,680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.46 : 6,063.96 = 1,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.46/6,063.96 = 1,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.46x = 6,063.96 × 1,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.46x = 6,794,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,788.46/4,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.85

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