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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.26, 6,001.90 and 1,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.26, 6,001.90 and 1,369.30 is: 2,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.26 : 6,001.90 = 1,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.26/6,001.90 = 1,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.26x = 6,001.90 × 1,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.26x = 8,218,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,401.67/4,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.41

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