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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.82, 6,761.19 and 2,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.82, 6,761.19 and 2,040.45 is: 3,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.82 : 6,761.19 = 2,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.82/6,761.19 = 2,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.82x = 6,761.19 × 2,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.82x = 13,795,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,795,870.14/4,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.79

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