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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.94, 9,061.29 and 1,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.94, 9,061.29 and 1,658.23 is: 2,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.94 : 9,061.29 = 1,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.94/9,061.29 = 1,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.94x = 9,061.29 × 1,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.94x = 15,025,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,680.26/6,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.31

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