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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.74, 6,013.81 and 1,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.74, 6,013.81 and 1,545.24 is: 2,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.74 : 6,013.81 = 1,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.74/6,013.81 = 1,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.74x = 6,013.81 × 1,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.74x = 9,292,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,795.56/4,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.98

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