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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.06, 6,511.56 and 1,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.06, 6,511.56 and 1,054.08 is: 1,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.06 : 6,511.56 = 1,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.06/6,511.56 = 1,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.06x = 6,511.56 × 1,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.06x = 6,863,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,705.16/4,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.11

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