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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.93, 6,003.59 and 1,080.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.93, 6,003.59 and 1,080.55 is: 1,620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.93 : 6,003.59 = 1,080.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.93/6,003.59 = 1,080.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.93x = 6,003.59 × 1,080.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.93x = 6,487,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,173.77/4,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.61

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