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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.52, 6,007.92 and 1,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.52, 6,007.92 and 1,539.54 is: 2,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.52 : 6,007.92 = 1,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.52/6,007.92 = 1,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.52x = 6,007.92 × 1,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.52x = 9,249,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,433.16/4,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.75

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