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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.99 and 1,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.99 and 1,670.10 is: 2,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.99 : 6,014.99 = 1,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.99/6,014.99 = 1,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.99x = 6,014.99 × 1,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.99x = 10,045,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,634.80/4,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.15

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