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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.40, 6,018.96 and 1,090.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.40, 6,018.96 and 1,090.64 is: 1,636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.40 : 6,018.96 = 1,090.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.40/6,018.96 = 1,090.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.40x = 6,018.96 × 1,090.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.40x = 6,564,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,518.53/4,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.06

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