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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.98, 9,048.03 and 1,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.98, 9,048.03 and 1,649.52 is: 2,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.98 : 9,048.03 = 1,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.98/9,048.03 = 1,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.98x = 9,048.03 × 1,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.98x = 14,924,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,906.45/6,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.30

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