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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.06, 6,003.72 and 1,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.06, 6,003.72 and 1,404.84 is: 2,107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.06 : 6,003.72 = 1,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.06/6,003.72 = 1,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.06x = 6,003.72 × 1,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.06x = 8,434,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434,266.00/4,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.48

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