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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.99, 6,020.62 and 1,703.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.99, 6,020.62 and 1,703.63 is: 2,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.99 : 6,020.62 = 1,703.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.99/6,020.62 = 1,703.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.99x = 6,020.62 × 1,703.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.99x = 10,256,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256,874.49/4,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.38

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