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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.85, 6,006.48 and 1,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.85, 6,006.48 and 1,371.65 is: 2,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.85 : 6,006.48 = 1,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.85/6,006.48 = 1,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.85x = 6,006.48 × 1,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.85x = 8,238,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,758.26/4,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.71

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