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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.12, 6,001.92 and 2,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.12, 6,001.92 and 2,054 is: 3,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.12 : 6,001.92 = 2,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.12/6,001.92 = 2,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.12x = 6,001.92 × 2,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.12x = 12,327,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327,943.68/4,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.58

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