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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.58, 6,005.38 and 2,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.58, 6,005.38 and 2,054.54 is: 3,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.58 : 6,005.38 = 2,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.58/6,005.38 = 2,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.58x = 6,005.38 × 2,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.58x = 12,338,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338,293.43/4,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.82

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