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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.06, 6,001.62 and 2,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.06, 6,001.62 and 2,052.20 is: 3,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.06 : 6,001.62 = 2,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.06/6,001.62 = 2,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.06x = 6,001.62 × 2,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.06x = 12,316,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,524.56/4,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.32

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