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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.87, 6,019.28 and 1,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.87, 6,019.28 and 1,091.17 is: 1,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.87 : 6,019.28 = 1,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.87/6,019.28 = 1,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.87x = 6,019.28 × 1,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.87x = 6,568,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,057.76/4,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.75

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