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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.84, 6,002.99 and 1,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.84, 6,002.99 and 1,080.38 is: 1,620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.84 : 6,002.99 = 1,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.84/6,002.99 = 1,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.84x = 6,002.99 × 1,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.84x = 6,485,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,485,510.34/4,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.63

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