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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.83, 6,003.77 and 1,081.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.83, 6,003.77 and 1,081.37 is: 1,621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.83 : 6,003.77 = 1,081.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.83/6,003.77 = 1,081.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.83x = 6,003.77 × 1,081.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.83x = 6,492,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,261.34/4,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.92

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