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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.46, 6,006.69 and 1,538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.46, 6,006.69 and 1,538.82 is: 2,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.46 : 6,006.69 = 1,538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.46/6,006.69 = 1,538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.46x = 6,006.69 × 1,538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.46x = 9,243,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,214.71/4,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.23

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