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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.75, 6,002.61 and 1,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.75, 6,002.61 and 1,369.27 is: 2,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.75 : 6,002.61 = 1,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.75/6,002.61 = 1,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.75x = 6,002.61 × 1,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.75x = 8,219,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,179.50/4,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.89

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