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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.68, 6,002.50 and 1,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.68, 6,002.50 and 1,404.01 is: 2,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.68 : 6,002.50 = 1,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.68/6,002.50 = 1,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.68x = 6,002.50 × 1,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.68x = 8,427,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,570.03/4,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.01

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