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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.08, 6,004.14 and 1,081.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.08, 6,004.14 and 1,081.61 is: 1,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.08 : 6,004.14 = 1,081.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.08/6,004.14 = 1,081.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.08x = 6,004.14 × 1,081.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.08x = 6,494,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,137.87/4,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.29

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