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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.37, 6,018.86 and 1,090.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.37, 6,018.86 and 1,090.61 is: 1,635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.37 : 6,018.86 = 1,090.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.37/6,018.86 = 1,090.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.37x = 6,018.86 × 1,090.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.37x = 6,564,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,201.54/4,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.99

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