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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.60, 6,026.40 and 1,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.60, 6,026.40 and 1,096.20 is: 1,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.60 : 6,026.40 = 1,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.60/6,026.40 = 1,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.60x = 6,026.40 × 1,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.60x = 6,606,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,139.68/4,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.30

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