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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.47, 6,120.04 and 2,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.47, 6,120.04 and 2,002.98 is: 3,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.47 : 6,120.04 = 2,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.47/6,120.04 = 2,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.47x = 6,120.04 × 2,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.47x = 12,258,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,317.72/4,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.94

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