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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.54, 9,079.28 and 1,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.54, 9,079.28 and 1,669.96 is: 2,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.54 : 9,079.28 = 1,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.54/9,079.28 = 1,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.54x = 9,079.28 × 1,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.54x = 15,162,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,034.43/6,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.07

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