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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.08, 6,005.10 and 1,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.08, 6,005.10 and 1,662.30 is: 2,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.08 : 6,005.10 = 1,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.08/6,005.10 = 1,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.08x = 6,005.10 × 1,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.08x = 9,982,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,277.73/4,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.27

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