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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.60, 6,008.32 and 1,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.60, 6,008.32 and 1,084.32 is: 1,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.60 : 6,008.32 = 1,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.60/6,008.32 = 1,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.60x = 6,008.32 × 1,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.60x = 6,514,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,941.54/4,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.46

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