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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.72, 6,764.45 and 2,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.72, 6,764.45 and 2,042.73 is: 3,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.72 : 6,764.45 = 2,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.72/6,764.45 = 2,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.72x = 6,764.45 × 2,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.72x = 13,817,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,817,934.73/4,509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.03

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