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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.50, 6,016.52 and 1,819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.50, 6,016.52 and 1,819.72 is: 2,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.50 : 6,016.52 = 1,819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.50/6,016.52 = 1,819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.50x = 6,016.52 × 1,819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.50x = 10,948,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,381.77/4,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.25

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