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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.41, 6,005.43 and 1,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.41, 6,005.43 and 1,081.68 is: 1,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.41 : 6,005.43 = 1,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.41/6,005.43 = 1,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.41x = 6,005.43 × 1,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.41x = 6,495,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,953.52/4,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.61

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