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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.62, 6,014.88 and 1,900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.62, 6,014.88 and 1,900.16 is: 2,849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.62 : 6,014.88 = 1,900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.62/6,014.88 = 1,900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.62x = 6,014.88 × 1,900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.62x = 11,429,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429,234.38/4,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.74

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