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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.39, 6,008.28 and 1,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.39, 6,008.28 and 1,539.34 is: 2,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.39 : 6,008.28 = 1,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.39/6,008.28 = 1,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.39x = 6,008.28 × 1,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.39x = 9,248,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,785.74/4,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.08

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