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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.73, 6,308.95 and 1,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.73, 6,308.95 and 1,085.71 is: 1,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.73 : 6,308.95 = 1,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.73/6,308.95 = 1,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.73x = 6,308.95 × 1,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.73x = 6,849,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,690.10/4,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.66

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