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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.79, 6,049.74 and 1,840.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.79, 6,049.74 and 1,840.23 is: 2,761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.79 : 6,049.74 = 1,840.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.79/6,049.74 = 1,840.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.79x = 6,049.74 × 1,840.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.79x = 11,132,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,913.04/4,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.28

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