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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.63, 6,004.11 and 1,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.63, 6,004.11 and 1,370.70 is: 2,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.63 : 6,004.11 = 1,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.63/6,004.11 = 1,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.63x = 6,004.11 × 1,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.63x = 8,229,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,833.58/4,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.57

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