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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.51, 6,043.44 and 1,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.51, 6,043.44 and 1,954.51 is: 2,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.51 : 6,043.44 = 1,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.51/6,043.44 = 1,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.51x = 6,043.44 × 1,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.51x = 11,811,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,811,963.91/4,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.46

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