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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.84, 6,002.76 and 1,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.84, 6,002.76 and 1,404.78 is: 2,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.84 : 6,002.76 = 1,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.84/6,002.76 = 1,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.84x = 6,002.76 × 1,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.84x = 8,432,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,557.19/4,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.17

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