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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.45, 6,014.82 and 1,670.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.45, 6,014.82 and 1,670.07 is: 2,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.45 : 6,014.82 = 1,670.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.45/6,014.82 = 1,670.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.45x = 6,014.82 × 1,670.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.45x = 10,045,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,132.01/4,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.99

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