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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.04, 6,015.06 and 1,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.04, 6,015.06 and 1,546.02 is: 2,319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.04 : 6,015.06 = 1,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.04/6,015.06 = 1,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.04x = 6,015.06 × 1,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.04x = 9,299,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,403.06/4,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.03

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