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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.81, 6,753.69 and 2,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.81, 6,753.69 and 2,040.60 is: 3,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.81 : 6,753.69 = 2,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.81/6,753.69 = 2,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.81x = 6,753.69 × 2,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.81x = 13,781,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781,579.81/4,503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.98

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