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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.08, 6,016.50 and 1,788.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.08, 6,016.50 and 1,788.47 is: 2,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.08 : 6,016.50 = 1,788.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.08/6,016.50 = 1,788.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.08x = 6,016.50 × 1,788.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.08x = 10,760,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760,299.67/4,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.98

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