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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.68, 6,124.70 and 2,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.68, 6,124.70 and 2,002.78 is: 3,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.68 : 6,124.70 = 2,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.68/6,124.70 = 2,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.68x = 6,124.70 × 2,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.68x = 12,266,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,426.67/4,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.77

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