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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.70, 6,016.44 and 1,545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.70, 6,016.44 and 1,545.41 is: 2,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.70 : 6,016.44 = 1,545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.70/6,016.44 = 1,545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.70x = 6,016.44 × 1,545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.70x = 9,297,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,297,866.54/4,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.84

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