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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.56, 6,005.42 and 2,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.56, 6,005.42 and 2,614.52 is: 3,923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.56 : 6,005.42 = 2,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.56/6,005.42 = 2,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.56x = 6,005.42 × 2,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.56x = 15,701,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,290.70/4,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.79

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