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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.58, 6,111.42 and 1,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.58, 6,111.42 and 1,613.14 is: 2,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.58 : 6,111.42 = 1,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.58/6,111.42 = 1,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.58x = 6,111.42 × 1,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.58x = 9,858,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,858,576.06/4,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.34

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