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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.59, 6,013.58 and 1,788.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.59, 6,013.58 and 1,788.21 is: 2,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.59 : 6,013.58 = 1,788.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.59/6,013.58 = 1,788.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.59x = 6,013.58 × 1,788.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.59x = 10,753,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,534.95/4,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.63

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