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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.43, 6,012.69 and 1,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.43, 6,012.69 and 1,544.05 is: 2,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.43 : 6,012.69 = 1,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.43/6,012.69 = 1,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.43x = 6,012.69 × 1,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.43x = 9,283,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,893.99/4,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.09

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