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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.34, 6,008.24 and 2,153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.34, 6,008.24 and 2,153.30 is: 3,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.34 : 6,008.24 = 2,153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.34/6,008.24 = 2,153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.34x = 6,008.24 × 2,153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.34x = 12,937,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,937,543.19/4,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.88

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