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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.93, 6,003.03 and 1,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.93, 6,003.03 and 1,080.26 is: 1,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.93 : 6,003.03 = 1,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.93/6,003.03 = 1,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.93x = 6,003.03 × 1,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.93x = 6,484,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,833.19/4,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.43

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