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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.58, 6,021.86 and 1,549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.58, 6,021.86 and 1,549.34 is: 2,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.58 : 6,021.86 = 1,549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.58/6,021.86 = 1,549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.58x = 6,021.86 × 1,549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.58x = 9,329,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,908.57/4,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.01

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