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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.68, 6,051.22 and 1,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.68, 6,051.22 and 1,842.62 is: 2,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.68 : 6,051.22 = 1,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.68/6,051.22 = 1,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.68x = 6,051.22 × 1,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.68x = 11,150,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150,099.00/4,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.25

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