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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.53, 6,063.39 and 1,120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.53, 6,063.39 and 1,120.59 is: 1,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.53 : 6,063.39 = 1,120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.53/6,063.39 = 1,120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.53x = 6,063.39 × 1,120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.53x = 6,794,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,574.20/4,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.77

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