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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.49, 6,009.75 and 1,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.49, 6,009.75 and 1,374.45 is: 2,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.49 : 6,009.75 = 1,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.49/6,009.75 = 1,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.49x = 6,009.75 × 1,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.49x = 8,260,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,100.89/4,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.17

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