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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.58, 6,002.37 and 2,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.58, 6,002.37 and 2,052.54 is: 3,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.58 : 6,002.37 = 2,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.58/6,002.37 = 2,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.58x = 6,002.37 × 2,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.58x = 12,320,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,104.52/4,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.81

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