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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.29, 6,012.44 and 1,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.29, 6,012.44 and 1,544.27 is: 2,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.29 : 6,012.44 = 1,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.29/6,012.44 = 1,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.29x = 6,012.44 × 1,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.29x = 9,284,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,792.94/4,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.40

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