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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.78, 6,021.54 and 1,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.78, 6,021.54 and 1,549.76 is: 2,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.78 : 6,021.54 = 1,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.78/6,021.54 = 1,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.78x = 6,021.54 × 1,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.78x = 9,331,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331,941.83/4,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.98

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