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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.84, 6,004.49 and 2,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.84, 6,004.49 and 2,150.79 is: 3,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.84 : 6,004.49 = 2,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.84/6,004.49 = 2,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.84x = 6,004.49 × 2,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.84x = 12,914,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914,397.05/4,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.11

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