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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.40, 6,048.36 and 1,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.40, 6,048.36 and 1,070.62 is: 1,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.40 : 6,048.36 = 1,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.40/6,048.36 = 1,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.40x = 6,048.36 × 1,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.40x = 6,475,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,495.18/4,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.87

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