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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.66, 6,087.41 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.66, 6,087.41 and 1,097.28 is: 1,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.66 : 6,087.41 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.66/6,087.41 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.66x = 6,087.41 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.66x = 6,679,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,595.99/4,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.76

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