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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.61, 6,053.64 and 2,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.61, 6,053.64 and 2,476.90 is: 3,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.61 : 6,053.64 = 2,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.61/6,053.64 = 2,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.61x = 6,053.64 × 2,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.61x = 14,994,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994,225.14/4,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.96

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