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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.65, 6,004.27 and 1,080.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.65, 6,004.27 and 1,080.91 is: 1,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.65 : 6,004.27 = 1,080.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.65/6,004.27 = 1,080.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.65x = 6,004.27 × 1,080.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.65x = 6,490,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,045.46/4,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.44

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