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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.82, 6,762.69 and 2,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.82, 6,762.69 and 2,041.45 is: 3,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.82 : 6,762.69 = 2,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.82/6,762.69 = 2,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.82x = 6,762.69 × 2,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.82x = 13,805,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,805,693.50/4,506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.29

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