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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.38, 6,010.60 and 1,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.38, 6,010.60 and 1,085.91 is: 1,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.38 : 6,010.60 = 1,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.38/6,010.60 = 1,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.38x = 6,010.60 × 1,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.38x = 6,526,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,970.65/4,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.74

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