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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.61, 6,491.41 and 1,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.61, 6,491.41 and 1,040.70 is: 1,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.61 : 6,491.41 = 1,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.61/6,491.41 = 1,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.61x = 6,491.41 × 1,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.61x = 6,755,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,572.73/4,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.04

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