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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.78, 9,047.58 and 1,649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.78, 9,047.58 and 1,649.23 is: 2,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.78 : 9,047.58 = 1,649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.78/9,047.58 = 1,649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.78x = 9,047.58 × 1,649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.78x = 14,921,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,540.36/6,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.82

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