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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.46, 6,014.20 and 1,543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.46, 6,014.20 and 1,543.82 is: 2,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.46 : 6,014.20 = 1,543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.46/6,014.20 = 1,543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.46x = 6,014.20 × 1,543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.46x = 9,284,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,842.24/4,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.73

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