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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.45, 6,031.99 and 1,099.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.45, 6,031.99 and 1,099.74 is: 1,649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.45 : 6,031.99 = 1,099.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.45/6,031.99 = 1,099.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.45x = 6,031.99 × 1,099.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.45x = 6,633,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,638.49/4,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.56

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