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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.46, 6,012.80 and 1,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.46, 6,012.80 and 1,086.60 is: 1,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.46 : 6,012.80 = 1,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.46/6,012.80 = 1,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.46x = 6,012.80 × 1,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.46x = 6,533,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533,508.48/4,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.93

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