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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.59, 6,031.68 and 1,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.59, 6,031.68 and 1,099.20 is: 1,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.59 : 6,031.68 = 1,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.59/6,031.68 = 1,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.59x = 6,031.68 × 1,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.59x = 6,630,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,022.66/4,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.61

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