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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.13, 6,010.78 and 1,374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.13, 6,010.78 and 1,374.62 is: 2,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.13 : 6,010.78 = 1,374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.13/6,010.78 = 1,374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.13x = 6,010.78 × 1,374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.13x = 8,262,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262,536.47/4,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.96

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