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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.60, 6,006.19 and 1,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.60, 6,006.19 and 1,082.53 is: 1,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.60 : 6,006.19 = 1,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.60/6,006.19 = 1,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.60x = 6,006.19 × 1,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.60x = 6,501,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,880.86/4,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.60

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