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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.44, 6,270.60 and 1,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.44, 6,270.60 and 1,060.44 is: 1,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.44 : 6,270.60 = 1,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.44/6,270.60 = 1,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.44x = 6,270.60 × 1,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.44x = 6,649,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,595.06/4,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.64

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