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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.74, 6,010.18 and 1,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.74, 6,010.18 and 1,377.26 is: 2,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.74 : 6,010.18 = 1,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.74/6,010.18 = 1,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.74x = 6,010.18 × 1,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.74x = 8,277,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,580.51/4,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.92

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