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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.73, 6,003.38 and 1,080.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.73, 6,003.38 and 1,080.65 is: 1,620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.73 : 6,003.38 = 1,080.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.73/6,003.38 = 1,080.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.73x = 6,003.38 × 1,080.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.73x = 6,487,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,570.31/4,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.79

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