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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.61, 6,009.80 and 2,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.61, 6,009.80 and 2,545.32 is: 3,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.61 : 6,009.80 = 2,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.61/6,009.80 = 2,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.61x = 6,009.80 × 2,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.61x = 15,296,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,296,873.95/4,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.10

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