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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.62, 6,040.33 and 1,105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.62, 6,040.33 and 1,105.23 is: 1,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.62 : 6,040.33 = 1,105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.62/6,040.33 = 1,105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.62x = 6,040.33 × 1,105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.62x = 6,675,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,953.93/4,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.54

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