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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.67, 6,049.72 and 1,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.67, 6,049.72 and 1,841.62 is: 2,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.67 : 6,049.72 = 1,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.67/6,049.72 = 1,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.67x = 6,049.72 × 1,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.67x = 11,141,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141,285.35/4,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.76

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