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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.42, 6,016.56 and 1,545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.42, 6,016.56 and 1,545.94 is: 2,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.42 : 6,016.56 = 1,545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.42/6,016.56 = 1,545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.42x = 6,016.56 × 1,545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.42x = 9,301,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,240.77/4,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.85

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