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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.08, 6,008.19 and 1,409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.08, 6,008.19 and 1,409.01 is: 2,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.08 : 6,008.19 = 1,409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.08/6,008.19 = 1,409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.08x = 6,008.19 × 1,409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.08x = 8,465,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,599.79/4,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.19

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