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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.64, 6,004.34 and 1,539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.64, 6,004.34 and 1,539.82 is: 2,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.64 : 6,004.34 = 1,539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.64/6,004.34 = 1,539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.64x = 6,004.34 × 1,539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.64x = 9,245,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,602.82/4,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.15

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