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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.97, 6,014.73 and 1,378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.97, 6,014.73 and 1,378.74 is: 2,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.97 : 6,014.73 = 1,378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.97/6,014.73 = 1,378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.97x = 6,014.73 × 1,378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.97x = 8,292,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,711.87/4,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.51

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