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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.67, 6,003.02 and 2,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.67, 6,003.02 and 2,251.52 is: 3,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.67 : 6,003.02 = 2,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.67/6,003.02 = 2,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.67x = 6,003.02 × 2,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.67x = 13,515,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515,919.59/4,005.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.20

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