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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.70, 6,003.93 and 1,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.70, 6,003.93 and 1,406.30 is: 2,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.70 : 6,003.93 = 1,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.70/6,003.93 = 1,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.70x = 6,003.93 × 1,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.70x = 8,443,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,326.76/4,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.88

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