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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.29, 6,017.49 and 1,090.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.29, 6,017.49 and 1,090.62 is: 1,635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.29 : 6,017.49 = 1,090.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.29/6,017.49 = 1,090.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.29x = 6,017.49 × 1,090.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.29x = 6,562,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,794.94/4,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.67

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