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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.46, 6,009.80 and 1,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.46, 6,009.80 and 1,084.59 is: 1,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.46 : 6,009.80 = 1,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.46/6,009.80 = 1,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.46x = 6,009.80 × 1,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.46x = 6,518,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,163.56/4,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.91

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