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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.84, 6,759.82 and 2,040.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.84, 6,759.82 and 2,040.65 is: 3,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.84 : 6,759.82 = 2,040.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.84/6,759.82 = 2,040.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.84x = 6,759.82 × 2,040.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.84x = 13,794,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794,420.78/4,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.45

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