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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.83, 6,761.63 and 2,040.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.83, 6,761.63 and 2,040.86 is: 3,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.83 : 6,761.63 = 2,040.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.83/6,761.63 = 2,040.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.83x = 6,761.63 × 2,040.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.83x = 13,799,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799,496.19/4,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.23

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