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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,000.74, 6,001.46 and 1,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,000.74, 6,001.46 and 1,368.14 is: 2,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,000.74 : 6,001.46 = 1,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,000.74/6,001.46 = 1,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,000.74x = 6,001.46 × 1,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,000.74x = 8,210,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,800.64/4,000.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.32

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