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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.64, 6,005.40 and 2,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.64, 6,005.40 and 2,054.72 is: 3,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.64 : 6,005.40 = 2,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.64/6,005.40 = 2,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.64x = 6,005.40 × 2,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.64x = 12,339,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339,415.49/4,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.05

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