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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.69, 6,016.73 and 2,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.69, 6,016.73 and 2,035.71 is: 3,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.69 : 6,016.73 = 2,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.69/6,016.73 = 2,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.69x = 6,016.73 × 2,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.69x = 12,248,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,307.25/4,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.44

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