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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.56, 6,004.80 and 1,081.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.56, 6,004.80 and 1,081.98 is: 1,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.56 : 6,004.80 = 1,081.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.56/6,004.80 = 1,081.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.56x = 6,004.80 × 1,081.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.56x = 6,497,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497,073.50/4,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.82

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