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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.99, 6,042.17 and 1,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.99, 6,042.17 and 1,105.90 is: 1,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.99 : 6,042.17 = 1,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.99/6,042.17 = 1,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.99x = 6,042.17 × 1,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.99x = 6,682,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,035.80/4,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.90

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