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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.38, 6,041.88 and 1,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.38, 6,041.88 and 1,066.86 is: 1,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.38 : 6,041.88 = 1,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.38/6,041.88 = 1,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.38x = 6,041.88 × 1,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.38x = 6,445,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,840.10/4,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.11

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