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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.83, 6,008.75 and 1,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.83, 6,008.75 and 1,924.54 is: 2,886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.83 : 6,008.75 = 1,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.83/6,008.75 = 1,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.83x = 6,008.75 × 1,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.83x = 11,564,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,564,062.30/4,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.81

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