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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.71, 6,011.00 and 1,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.71, 6,011.00 and 1,540.74 is: 2,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.71 : 6,011.00 = 1,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.71/6,011.00 = 1,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.71x = 6,011.00 × 1,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.71x = 9,261,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,380.44/4,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.05

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