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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.43, 6,015.18 and 1,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.43, 6,015.18 and 1,668.69 is: 2,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.43 : 6,015.18 = 1,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.43/6,015.18 = 1,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.43x = 6,015.18 × 1,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.43x = 10,037,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,470.71/4,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.47

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