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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.53, 6,035.30 and 1,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.53, 6,035.30 and 1,832.88 is: 2,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.53 : 6,035.30 = 1,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.53/6,035.30 = 1,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.53x = 6,035.30 × 1,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.53x = 11,061,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,061,971.50/4,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.32

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