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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.57, 9,045.90 and 2,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.57, 9,045.90 and 2,519.68 is: 3,778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.57 : 9,045.90 = 2,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.57/9,045.90 = 2,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.57x = 9,045.90 × 2,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.57x = 22,792,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,773.31/6,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.91

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