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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.51, 6,033.98 and 1,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.51, 6,033.98 and 1,682.06 is: 2,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.51 : 6,033.98 = 1,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.51/6,033.98 = 1,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.51x = 6,033.98 × 1,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.51x = 10,149,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,477.82/4,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.80

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