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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.67, 6,014.88 and 1,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.67, 6,014.88 and 1,546.52 is: 2,318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.67 : 6,014.88 = 1,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.67/6,014.88 = 1,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.67x = 6,014.88 × 1,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.67x = 9,302,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,102.14/4,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.19

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