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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.62, 6,003.24 and 1,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.62, 6,003.24 and 1,404.76 is: 2,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.62 : 6,003.24 = 1,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.62/6,003.24 = 1,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.62x = 6,003.24 × 1,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.62x = 8,433,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,111.42/4,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.42

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