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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.60, 6,012.46 and 1,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.60, 6,012.46 and 1,087.20 is: 1,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.60 : 6,012.46 = 1,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.60/6,012.46 = 1,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.60x = 6,012.46 × 1,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.60x = 6,536,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,746.51/4,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.68

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