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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.48, 9,062.32 and 1,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.48, 9,062.32 and 1,658.91 is: 2,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.48 : 9,062.32 = 1,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.48/9,062.32 = 1,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.48x = 9,062.32 × 1,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.48x = 15,033,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,573.27/6,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.39

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