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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.63, 6,006.84 and 1,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.63, 6,006.84 and 1,811.76 is: 2,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.63 : 6,006.84 = 1,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.63/6,006.84 = 1,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.63x = 6,006.84 × 1,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.63x = 10,882,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882,952.44/4,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.59

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