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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.67, 6,001.53 and 2,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.67, 6,001.53 and 2,250.52 is: 3,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.67 : 6,001.53 = 2,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.67/6,001.53 = 2,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.67x = 6,001.53 × 2,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.67x = 13,506,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,506,539.85/4,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.69

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