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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.66, 6,041.40 and 1,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.66, 6,041.40 and 1,106.20 is: 1,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.66 : 6,041.40 = 1,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.66/6,041.40 = 1,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.66x = 6,041.40 × 1,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.66x = 6,682,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,996.68/4,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.28

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