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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.52, 6,006.57 and 1,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.52, 6,006.57 and 1,663.53 is: 2,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.52 : 6,006.57 = 1,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.52/6,006.57 = 1,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.52x = 6,006.57 × 1,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.52x = 9,992,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,109.39/4,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.21

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