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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.35, 6,012.92 and 1,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.35, 6,012.92 and 1,545.20 is: 2,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.35 : 6,012.92 = 1,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.35/6,012.92 = 1,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.35x = 6,012.92 × 1,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.35x = 9,291,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,291,182.88/4,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.22

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