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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.57, 6,008.44 and 1,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.57, 6,008.44 and 1,373.05 is: 2,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.57 : 6,008.44 = 1,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.57/6,008.44 = 1,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.57x = 6,008.44 × 1,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.57x = 8,249,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,899.64/4,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.61

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