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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.54, 6,005.60 and 1,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.54, 6,005.60 and 1,538.36 is: 2,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.54 : 6,005.60 = 1,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.54/6,005.60 = 1,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.54x = 6,005.60 × 1,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.54x = 9,238,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,774.82/4,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.65

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