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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.68, 9,054.90 and 1,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.68, 9,054.90 and 1,654.08 is: 2,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.68 : 9,054.90 = 1,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.68/9,054.90 = 1,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.68x = 9,054.90 × 1,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.68x = 14,977,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,528.99/6,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.68

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