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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.55, 6,016.75 and 1,546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.55, 6,016.75 and 1,546.07 is: 2,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.55 : 6,016.75 = 1,546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.55/6,016.75 = 1,546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.55x = 6,016.75 × 1,546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.55x = 9,302,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,282.72/4,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.03

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