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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.08, 6,003.84 and 2,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.08, 6,003.84 and 2,449.80 is: 3,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.08 : 6,003.84 = 2,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.08/6,003.84 = 2,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.08x = 6,003.84 × 2,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.08x = 14,708,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708,207.23/4,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.72

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