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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.52, 6,011.40 and 1,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.52, 6,011.40 and 1,085.82 is: 1,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.52 : 6,011.40 = 1,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.52/6,011.40 = 1,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.52x = 6,011.40 × 1,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.52x = 6,527,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,298.35/4,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.76

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