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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.58, 6,063.86 and 1,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.58, 6,063.86 and 1,120.88 is: 1,681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.58 : 6,063.86 = 1,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.58/6,063.86 = 1,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.58x = 6,063.86 × 1,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.58x = 6,796,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,859.40/4,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.32

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