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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.85, 6,010.28 and 1,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.85, 6,010.28 and 1,085.15 is: 1,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.85 : 6,010.28 = 1,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.85/6,010.28 = 1,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.85x = 6,010.28 × 1,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.85x = 6,522,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,055.34/4,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.73

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