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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.49, 6,008.71 and 1,667.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.49, 6,008.71 and 1,667.07 is: 2,500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.49 : 6,008.71 = 1,667.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.49/6,008.71 = 1,667.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.49x = 6,008.71 × 1,667.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.49x = 10,016,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,940.18/4,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.81

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