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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.88, 6,017.37 and 1,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.88, 6,017.37 and 1,089.98 is: 1,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.88 : 6,017.37 = 1,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.88/6,017.37 = 1,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.88x = 6,017.37 × 1,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.88x = 6,558,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,812.95/4,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.85

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