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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.48, 6,004.44 and 2,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.48, 6,004.44 and 2,053.08 is: 3,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.48 : 6,004.44 = 2,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.48/6,004.44 = 2,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.48x = 6,004.44 × 2,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.48x = 12,327,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327,595.68/4,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.99

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