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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.61, 6,004.95 and 1,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.61, 6,004.95 and 1,082.14 is: 1,623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.61 : 6,004.95 = 1,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.61/6,004.95 = 1,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.61x = 6,004.95 × 1,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.61x = 6,498,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,217.39/4,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.09

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