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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.17, 6,003.78 and 2,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.17, 6,003.78 and 2,252.03 is: 3,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.17 : 6,003.78 = 2,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.17/6,003.78 = 2,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.17x = 6,003.78 × 2,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.17x = 13,520,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520,662.65/4,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.96

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