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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.48, 6,042.06 and 1,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.48, 6,042.06 and 1,838.70 is: 2,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.48 : 6,042.06 = 1,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.48/6,042.06 = 1,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.48x = 6,042.06 × 1,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.48x = 11,109,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,109,535.72/4,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.06

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