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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.91, 6,043.61 and 1,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.91, 6,043.61 and 1,842.08 is: 2,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.91 : 6,043.61 = 1,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.91/6,043.61 = 1,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.91x = 6,043.61 × 1,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.91x = 11,132,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,787.50/4,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.17

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