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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.80, 9,061.06 and 1,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.80, 9,061.06 and 1,658.22 is: 2,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.80 : 9,061.06 = 1,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.80/9,061.06 = 1,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.80x = 9,061.06 × 1,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.80x = 15,025,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,230.91/6,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.88

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