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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.75, 6,005.63 and 1,082.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.75, 6,005.63 and 1,082.05 is: 1,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.75 : 6,005.63 = 1,082.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.75/6,005.63 = 1,082.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.75x = 6,005.63 × 1,082.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.75x = 6,498,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,391.94/4,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.08

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