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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.16, 6,040.74 and 1,105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.16, 6,040.74 and 1,105.49 is: 1,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.16 : 6,040.74 = 1,105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.16/6,040.74 = 1,105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.16x = 6,040.74 × 1,105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.16x = 6,677,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,977.66/4,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.24

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