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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.59, 6,042.33 and 1,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.59, 6,042.33 and 1,835.73 is: 2,754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.59 : 6,042.33 = 1,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.59/6,042.33 = 1,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.59x = 6,042.33 × 1,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.59x = 11,092,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,092,086.45/4,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.03

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