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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.21, 6,040.96 and 1,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.21, 6,040.96 and 1,105.74 is: 1,658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.21 : 6,040.96 = 1,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.21/6,040.96 = 1,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.21x = 6,040.96 × 1,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.21x = 6,679,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,731.11/4,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.65

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