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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.51, 6,011.52 and 1,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.51, 6,011.52 and 1,544.27 is: 2,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.51 : 6,011.52 = 1,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.51/6,011.52 = 1,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.51x = 6,011.52 × 1,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.51x = 9,283,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,374.14/4,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.76

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