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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.26, 6,017.64 and 1,089.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.26, 6,017.64 and 1,089.84 is: 1,634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.26 : 6,017.64 = 1,089.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.26/6,017.64 = 1,089.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.26x = 6,017.64 × 1,089.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.26x = 6,558,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,264.78/4,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.56

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