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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.43, 6,004.59 and 1,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.43, 6,004.59 and 1,369.97 is: 2,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.43 : 6,004.59 = 1,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.43/6,004.59 = 1,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.43x = 6,004.59 × 1,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.43x = 8,226,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,108.16/4,002.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.28

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