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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.06, 6,063.32 and 1,080.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.06, 6,063.32 and 1,080.43 is: 1,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.06 : 6,063.32 = 1,080.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.06/6,063.32 = 1,080.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.06x = 6,063.32 × 1,080.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.06x = 6,550,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,550,980.37/4,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.70

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