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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.96, 6,008.94 and 1,408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.96, 6,008.94 and 1,408.92 is: 2,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.96 : 6,008.94 = 1,408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.96/6,008.94 = 1,408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.96x = 6,008.94 × 1,408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.96x = 8,466,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,115.74/4,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.38

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