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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.42, 6,019.56 and 1,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.42, 6,019.56 and 1,547.94 is: 2,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.42 : 6,019.56 = 1,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.42/6,019.56 = 1,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.42x = 6,019.56 × 1,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.42x = 9,317,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,917.71/4,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.85

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