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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.34, 6,003.74 and 2,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.34, 6,003.74 and 2,150.29 is: 3,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.34 : 6,003.74 = 2,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.34/6,003.74 = 2,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.34x = 6,003.74 × 2,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.34x = 12,909,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909,782.08/4,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.36

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