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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.92, 6,008.69 and 1,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.92, 6,008.69 and 1,373.65 is: 2,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.92 : 6,008.69 = 1,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.92/6,008.69 = 1,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.92x = 6,008.69 × 1,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.92x = 8,253,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,825.43/4,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.41

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