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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.36, 6,016.68 and 1,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.36, 6,016.68 and 1,701 is: 2,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.36 : 6,016.68 = 1,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.36/6,016.68 = 1,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.36x = 6,016.68 × 1,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.36x = 10,234,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,372.68/4,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.44

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