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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.05, 6,040.73 and 1,105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.05, 6,040.73 and 1,105.58 is: 1,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.05 : 6,040.73 = 1,105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.05/6,040.73 = 1,105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.05x = 6,040.73 × 1,105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.05x = 6,678,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,521.92/4,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.42

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