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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.51, 6,054.66 and 1,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.51, 6,054.66 and 1,664.06 is: 2,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.51 : 6,054.66 = 1,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.51/6,054.66 = 1,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.51x = 6,054.66 × 1,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.51x = 10,075,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,075,332.66/4,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.05

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