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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.43, 6,002.70 and 1,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.43, 6,002.70 and 1,404.57 is: 2,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.43 : 6,002.70 = 1,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.43/6,002.70 = 1,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.43x = 6,002.70 × 1,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.43x = 8,431,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,212.34/4,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.05

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