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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.38, 6,759.42 and 2,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.38, 6,759.42 and 2,041.20 is: 3,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.38 : 6,759.42 = 2,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.38/6,759.42 = 2,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.38x = 6,759.42 × 2,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.38x = 13,797,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,328.10/4,506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.73

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