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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.50, 6,911.09 and 2,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.50, 6,911.09 and 2,008.64 is: 3,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.50 : 6,911.09 = 2,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.50/6,911.09 = 2,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.50x = 6,911.09 × 2,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.50x = 13,881,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,881,891.82/4,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.20

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