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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.82, 6,014.93 and 2,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.82, 6,014.93 and 2,251.70 is: 3,378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.82 : 6,014.93 = 2,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.82/6,014.93 = 2,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.82x = 6,014.93 × 2,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.82x = 13,543,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543,818.10/4,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.51

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