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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.63, 6,002.45 and 1,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.63, 6,002.45 and 1,079.93 is: 1,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.63 : 6,002.45 = 1,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.63/6,002.45 = 1,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.63x = 6,002.45 × 1,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.63x = 6,482,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,229.96/4,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.90

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