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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.02, 6,002.08 and 2,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.02, 6,002.08 and 2,541.56 is: 3,808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.02 : 6,002.08 = 2,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.02/6,002.08 = 2,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.02x = 6,002.08 × 2,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.02x = 15,254,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,610.08/4,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.87

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