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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.82, 6,046.23 and 1,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.82, 6,046.23 and 1,838 is: 2,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.82 : 6,046.23 = 1,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.82/6,046.23 = 1,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.82x = 6,046.23 × 1,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.82x = 11,112,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112,970.74/4,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.00

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