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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.46, 6,034.35 and 1,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.46, 6,034.35 and 1,948.44 is: 2,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.46 : 6,034.35 = 1,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.46/6,034.35 = 1,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.46x = 6,034.35 × 1,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.46x = 11,757,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,757,553.95/4,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.35

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