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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.70, 6,007.32 and 2,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.70, 6,007.32 and 2,541.84 is: 3,812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.70 : 6,007.32 = 2,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.70/6,007.32 = 2,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.70x = 6,007.32 × 2,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.70x = 15,269,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269,646.27/4,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.93

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