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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.91, 6,014.80 and 1,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.91, 6,014.80 and 1,545.27 is: 2,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.91 : 6,014.80 = 1,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.91/6,014.80 = 1,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.91x = 6,014.80 × 1,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.91x = 9,294,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,490.00/4,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.88

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