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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.79, 6,052.74 and 1,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.79, 6,052.74 and 1,842.23 is: 2,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.79 : 6,052.74 = 1,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.79/6,052.74 = 1,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.79x = 6,052.74 × 1,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.79x = 11,150,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150,539.21/4,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.28

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