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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.08, 6,001.64 and 1,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.08, 6,001.64 and 1,404.04 is: 2,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.08 : 6,001.64 = 1,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.08/6,001.64 = 1,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.08x = 6,001.64 × 1,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.08x = 8,426,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,542.63/4,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.07

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