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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.72, 6,011.69 and 1,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.72, 6,011.69 and 1,544.39 is: 2,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.72 : 6,011.69 = 1,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.72/6,011.69 = 1,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.72x = 6,011.69 × 1,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.72x = 9,284,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,408.62/4,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.06

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