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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.86, 6,041.97 and 1,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.86, 6,041.97 and 1,106.28 is: 1,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.86 : 6,041.97 = 1,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.86/6,041.97 = 1,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.86x = 6,041.97 × 1,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.86x = 6,684,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,110.57/4,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.47

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