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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.58, 6,013.98 and 1,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.58, 6,013.98 and 1,669.68 is: 2,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.58 : 6,013.98 = 1,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.58/6,013.98 = 1,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.58x = 6,013.98 × 1,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.58x = 10,041,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,413.78/4,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.98

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