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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.26, 9,046.08 and 1,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.26, 9,046.08 and 1,649.16 is: 2,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.26 : 9,046.08 = 1,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.26/9,046.08 = 1,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.26x = 9,046.08 × 1,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.26x = 14,918,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918,433.29/6,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.52

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