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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.06, 9,046.58 and 1,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.06, 9,046.58 and 1,649.16 is: 2,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.06 : 9,046.58 = 1,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.06/9,046.58 = 1,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.06x = 9,046.58 × 1,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.06x = 14,919,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,249.63/6,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.74

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