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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.74, 6,015.42 and 1,088.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.74, 6,015.42 and 1,088.37 is: 1,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.74 : 6,015.42 = 1,088.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.74/6,015.42 = 1,088.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.74x = 6,015.42 × 1,088.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.74x = 6,547,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,002.67/4,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.37

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