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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.62, 6,041.42 and 1,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.62, 6,041.42 and 1,106.14 is: 1,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.62 : 6,041.42 = 1,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.62/6,041.42 = 1,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.62x = 6,041.42 × 1,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.62x = 6,682,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,656.32/4,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.21

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