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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.77, 6,002.48 and 2,833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.77, 6,002.48 and 2,833.43 is: 4,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.77 : 6,002.48 = 2,833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.77/6,002.48 = 2,833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.77x = 6,002.48 × 2,833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.77x = 17,007,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,606.91/4,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.02

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