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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.87, 6,010.29 and 1,085.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.87, 6,010.29 and 1,085.17 is: 1,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.87 : 6,010.29 = 1,085.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.87/6,010.29 = 1,085.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.87x = 6,010.29 × 1,085.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.87x = 6,522,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,186.40/4,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.75

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