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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.74, 6,006.45 and 1,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.74, 6,006.45 and 1,371.48 is: 2,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.74 : 6,006.45 = 1,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.74/6,006.45 = 1,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.74x = 6,006.45 × 1,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.74x = 8,237,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,726.05/4,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.51

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