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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.89, 6,041.62 and 1,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.89, 6,041.62 and 1,106.20 is: 1,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.89 : 6,041.62 = 1,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.89/6,041.62 = 1,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.89x = 6,041.62 × 1,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.89x = 6,683,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683,240.04/4,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.24

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