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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.59, 9,042.92 and 2,519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.59, 9,042.92 and 2,519.54 is: 3,778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.59 : 9,042.92 = 2,519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.59/9,042.92 = 2,519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.59x = 9,042.92 × 2,519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.59x = 22,783,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,998.66/6,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.07

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