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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.95, 6,011.89 and 1,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.95, 6,011.89 and 1,670.06 is: 2,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.95 : 6,011.89 = 1,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.95/6,011.89 = 1,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.95x = 6,011.89 × 1,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.95x = 10,040,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,217.01/4,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.45

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