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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.41, 5,991.60 and 2,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.41, 5,991.60 and 2,825.05 is: 4,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.41 : 5,991.60 = 2,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.41/5,991.60 = 2,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.41x = 5,991.60 × 2,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.41x = 16,926,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926,569.58/4,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.15

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