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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.93, 6,051.60 and 1,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.93, 6,051.60 and 1,842.88 is: 2,764.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.93 : 6,051.60 = 1,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.93/6,051.60 = 1,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.93x = 6,051.60 × 1,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.93x = 11,152,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152,333.14/4,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.64

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