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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.80, 6,013.74 and 1,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.80, 6,013.74 and 1,088.12 is: 1,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.80 : 6,013.74 = 1,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.80/6,013.74 = 1,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.80x = 6,013.74 × 1,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.80x = 6,543,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,670.77/4,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.92

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