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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.32, 6,022.44 and 1,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.32, 6,022.44 and 1,549.44 is: 2,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.32 : 6,022.44 = 1,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.32/6,022.44 = 1,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.32x = 6,022.44 × 1,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.32x = 9,331,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331,409.43/4,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.53

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