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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.76, 6,008.30 and 1,406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.76, 6,008.30 and 1,406.69 is: 2,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.76 : 6,008.30 = 1,406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.76/6,008.30 = 1,406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.76x = 6,008.30 × 1,406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.76x = 8,451,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,815.53/4,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.97

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