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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.73, 6,011.46 and 1,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.73, 6,011.46 and 1,085.88 is: 1,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.73 : 6,011.46 = 1,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.73/6,011.46 = 1,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.73x = 6,011.46 × 1,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.73x = 6,527,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,724.18/4,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.78

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