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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.72, 6,005.94 and 2,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.72, 6,005.94 and 2,249.32 is: 3,374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.72 : 6,005.94 = 2,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.72/6,005.94 = 2,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.72x = 6,005.94 × 2,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.72x = 13,509,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509,280.96/4,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.18

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