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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002, 6,001.89 and 2,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002, 6,001.89 and 2,054.76 is: 3,081.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002 : 6,001.89 = 2,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002/6,001.89 = 2,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002x = 6,001.89 × 2,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002x = 12,332,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,443.50/4,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.57

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