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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008, 6,014.46 and 1,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008, 6,014.46 and 1,699.50 is: 2,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008 : 6,014.46 = 1,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008/6,014.46 = 1,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008x = 6,014.46 × 1,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008x = 10,221,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,574.77/4,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.29

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