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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.35, 6,013.86 and 1,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.35, 6,013.86 and 1,671.05 is: 2,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.35 : 6,013.86 = 1,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.35/6,013.86 = 1,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.35x = 6,013.86 × 1,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.35x = 10,049,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,049,430.68/4,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.62

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