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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.73, 6,014.66 and 1,544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.73, 6,014.66 and 1,544.31 is: 2,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.73 : 6,014.66 = 1,544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.73/6,014.66 = 1,544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.73x = 6,014.66 × 1,544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.73x = 9,288,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,491.86/4,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.91

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