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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.40, 9,062.64 and 1,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.40, 9,062.64 and 1,658.76 is: 2,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.40 : 9,062.64 = 1,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.40/9,062.64 = 1,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.40x = 9,062.64 × 1,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.40x = 15,032,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,744.73/6,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.29

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