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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.08, 6,006.04 and 2,542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.08, 6,006.04 and 2,542.79 is: 3,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.08 : 6,006.04 = 2,542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.08/6,006.04 = 2,542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.08x = 6,006.04 × 2,542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.08x = 15,272,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,107.11/4,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.33

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