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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.92, 9,061.56 and 1,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.92, 9,061.56 and 1,658.92 is: 2,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.92 : 9,061.56 = 1,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.92/9,061.56 = 1,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.92x = 9,061.56 × 1,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.92x = 15,032,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,403.12/6,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.02

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