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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.28, 6,006.48 and 1,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.28, 6,006.48 and 1,696 is: 2,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.28 : 6,006.48 = 1,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.28/6,006.48 = 1,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.28x = 6,006.48 × 1,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.28x = 10,186,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186,990.08/4,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.39

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