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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.74, 6,032.79 and 1,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.74, 6,032.79 and 1,099.65 is: 1,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.74 : 6,032.79 = 1,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.74/6,032.79 = 1,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.74x = 6,032.79 × 1,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.74x = 6,633,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,957.52/4,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.52

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