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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.26, 6,038.69 and 1,064.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.26, 6,038.69 and 1,064.73 is: 1,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.26 : 6,038.69 = 1,064.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.26/6,038.69 = 1,064.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.26x = 6,038.69 × 1,064.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.26x = 6,429,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,574.74/4,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.91

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