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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.79, 6,005.75 and 1,406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.79, 6,005.75 and 1,406.79 is: 2,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.79 : 6,005.75 = 1,406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.79/6,005.75 = 1,406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.79x = 6,005.75 × 1,406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.79x = 8,448,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,448,822.01/4,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.21

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