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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.25, 6,004.55 and 1,404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.25, 6,004.55 and 1,404.19 is: 2,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.25 : 6,004.55 = 1,404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.25/6,004.55 = 1,404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.25x = 6,004.55 × 1,404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.25x = 8,431,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,529.06/4,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.22

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