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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.49, 6,002.65 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.49, 6,002.65 and 2,055.25 is: 3,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.49 : 6,002.65 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.49/6,002.65 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.49x = 6,002.65 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.49x = 12,336,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336,946.41/4,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.32

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