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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.28, 6,021.74 and 1,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.28, 6,021.74 and 1,092.60 is: 1,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.28 : 6,021.74 = 1,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.28/6,021.74 = 1,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.28x = 6,021.74 × 1,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.28x = 6,579,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,353.12/4,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.99

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