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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.90, 6,016.35 and 1,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.90, 6,016.35 and 1,702.40 is: 2,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.90 : 6,016.35 = 1,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.90/6,016.35 = 1,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.90x = 6,016.35 × 1,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.90x = 10,242,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,234.24/4,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.60

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