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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.64, 6,002.40 and 2,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.64, 6,002.40 and 2,052.72 is: 3,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.64 : 6,002.40 = 2,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.64/6,002.40 = 2,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.64x = 6,002.40 × 2,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.64x = 12,321,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321,246.53/4,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.05

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