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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.79, 6,013.33 and 1,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.79, 6,013.33 and 1,544.41 is: 2,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.79 : 6,013.33 = 1,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.79/6,013.33 = 1,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.79x = 6,013.33 × 1,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.79x = 9,287,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,028.09/4,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.09

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