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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.26, 6,003.74 and 2,054.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.26, 6,003.74 and 2,054.82 is: 3,083.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.26 : 6,003.74 = 2,054.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.26/6,003.74 = 2,054.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.26x = 6,003.74 × 2,054.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.26x = 12,336,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336,605.03/4,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.18

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