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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.59, 6,001.89 and 1,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.59, 6,001.89 and 1,369.35 is: 2,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.59 : 6,001.89 = 1,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.59/6,001.89 = 1,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.59x = 6,001.89 × 1,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.59x = 8,218,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,677.61/4,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.34

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