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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.81, 6,062.95 and 1,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.81, 6,062.95 and 1,080.18 is: 1,620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.81 : 6,062.95 = 1,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.81/6,062.95 = 1,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.81x = 6,062.95 × 1,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.81x = 6,549,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,077.33/4,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.33

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