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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.08, 9,060.54 and 1,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.08, 9,060.54 and 1,657.96 is: 2,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.08 : 9,060.54 = 1,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.08/9,060.54 = 1,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.08x = 9,060.54 × 1,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.08x = 15,022,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,012.90/6,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.64

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