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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.81, 6,008.73 and 1,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.81, 6,008.73 and 1,084.20 is: 1,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.81 : 6,008.73 = 1,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.81/6,008.73 = 1,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.81x = 6,008.73 × 1,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.81x = 6,514,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,665.07/4,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.30

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