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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.40, 6,002.16 and 1,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.40, 6,002.16 and 1,080.12 is: 1,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.40 : 6,002.16 = 1,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.40/6,002.16 = 1,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.40x = 6,002.16 × 1,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.40x = 6,483,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,053.06/4,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.20

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