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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.28, 6,039.60 and 1,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.28, 6,039.60 and 1,104.88 is: 1,657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.28 : 6,039.60 = 1,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.28/6,039.60 = 1,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.28x = 6,039.60 × 1,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.28x = 6,673,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,033.25/4,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.37

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