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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.42, 6,018.06 and 1,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.42, 6,018.06 and 1,546.94 is: 2,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.42 : 6,018.06 = 1,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.42/6,018.06 = 1,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.42x = 6,018.06 × 1,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.42x = 9,309,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,577.74/4,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.35

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