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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.48, 6,005.16 and 1,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.48, 6,005.16 and 1,406.44 is: 2,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.48 : 6,005.16 = 1,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.48/6,005.16 = 1,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.48x = 6,005.16 × 1,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.48x = 8,445,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,897.23/4,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.64

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