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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.73, 6,039.80 and 1,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.73, 6,039.80 and 1,104.81 is: 1,657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.73 : 6,039.80 = 1,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.73/6,039.80 = 1,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.73x = 6,039.80 × 1,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.73x = 6,672,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,831.44/4,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.13

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