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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.41, 6,012.90 and 1,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.41, 6,012.90 and 1,544.04 is: 2,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.41 : 6,012.90 = 1,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.41/6,012.90 = 1,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.41x = 6,012.90 × 1,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.41x = 9,284,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,158.12/4,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.59

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