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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.21, 6,038.62 and 1,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.21, 6,038.62 and 1,064.68 is: 1,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.21 : 6,038.62 = 1,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.21/6,038.62 = 1,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.21x = 6,038.62 × 1,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.21x = 6,429,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,197.94/4,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.84

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