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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.66, 6,010.79 and 1,085.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.66, 6,010.79 and 1,085.27 is: 1,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.66 : 6,010.79 = 1,085.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.66/6,010.79 = 1,085.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.66x = 6,010.79 × 1,085.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.66x = 6,523,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,294.58/4,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.71

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