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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.48, 6,008.85 and 1,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.48, 6,008.85 and 1,374.08 is: 2,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.48 : 6,008.85 = 1,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.48/6,008.85 = 1,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.48x = 6,008.85 × 1,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.48x = 8,256,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,610.56/4,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.30

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