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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.74, 6,076.72 and 1,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.74, 6,076.72 and 1,453.06 is: 2,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.74 : 6,076.72 = 1,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.74/6,076.72 = 1,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.74x = 6,076.72 × 1,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.74x = 8,829,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,838.76/4,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.81

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