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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.98, 6,006.28 and 1,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.98, 6,006.28 and 1,082.30 is: 1,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.98 : 6,006.28 = 1,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.98/6,006.28 = 1,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.98x = 6,006.28 × 1,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.98x = 6,500,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,596.84/4,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.53

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