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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.94, 6,008.58 and 1,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.94, 6,008.58 and 1,406.88 is: 2,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.94 : 6,008.58 = 1,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.94/6,008.58 = 1,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.94x = 6,008.58 × 1,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.94x = 8,453,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453,351.03/4,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.26

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