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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.79, 6,041.62 and 1,105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.79, 6,041.62 and 1,105.99 is: 1,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.79 : 6,041.62 = 1,105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.79/6,041.62 = 1,105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.79x = 6,041.62 × 1,105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.79x = 6,681,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,971.30/4,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.97

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