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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.82, 6,042.57 and 1,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.82, 6,042.57 and 1,106.44 is: 1,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.82 : 6,042.57 = 1,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.82/6,042.57 = 1,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.82x = 6,042.57 × 1,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.82x = 6,685,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,741.15/4,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.48

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