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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.95, 6,012.17 and 1,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.95, 6,012.17 and 1,544.70 is: 2,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.95 : 6,012.17 = 1,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.95/6,012.17 = 1,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.95x = 6,012.17 × 1,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.95x = 9,286,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,999.00/4,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.41

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