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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.59, 6,017.39 and 1,089.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.59, 6,017.39 and 1,089.90 is: 1,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.59 : 6,017.39 = 1,089.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.59/6,017.39 = 1,089.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.59x = 6,017.39 × 1,089.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.59x = 6,558,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,353.36/4,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.85

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