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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.37, 6,019.59 and 1,932.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.37, 6,019.59 and 1,932.51 is: 2,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.37 : 6,019.59 = 1,932.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.37/6,019.59 = 1,932.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.37x = 6,019.59 × 1,932.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.37x = 11,632,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,632,913.83/4,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.09

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