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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.79, 6,016.55 and 1,546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.79, 6,016.55 and 1,546.23 is: 2,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.79 : 6,016.55 = 1,546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.79/6,016.55 = 1,546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.79x = 6,016.55 × 1,546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.79x = 9,302,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,962.38/4,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.48

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