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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.08, 6,061.62 and 2,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.08, 6,061.62 and 2,503.16 is: 3,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.08 : 6,061.62 = 2,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.08/6,061.62 = 2,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.08x = 6,061.62 × 2,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.08x = 15,173,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,204.72/4,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.74

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