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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.21, 6,010.80 and 1,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.21, 6,010.80 and 1,085.51 is: 1,628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.21 : 6,010.80 = 1,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.21/6,010.80 = 1,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.21x = 6,010.80 × 1,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.21x = 6,524,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,753.45/4,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.26

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