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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.40, 6,040.69 and 1,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.40, 6,040.69 and 1,106.14 is: 1,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.40 : 6,040.69 = 1,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.40/6,040.69 = 1,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.40x = 6,040.69 × 1,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.40x = 6,681,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,848.84/4,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.10

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