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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.76, 6,014.64 and 1,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.76, 6,014.64 and 1,956 is: 2,934

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.76 : 6,014.64 = 1,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.76/6,014.64 = 1,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.76x = 6,014.64 × 1,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.76x = 11,764,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,635.84/4,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934

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