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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.74, 6,039.29 and 1,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.74, 6,039.29 and 1,104.82 is: 1,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.74 : 6,039.29 = 1,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.74/6,039.29 = 1,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.74x = 6,039.29 × 1,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.74x = 6,672,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,328.38/4,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.01

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