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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.30, 6,042.95 and 1,844.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.30, 6,042.95 and 1,844.87 is: 2,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.30 : 6,042.95 = 1,844.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.30/6,042.95 = 1,844.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.30x = 6,042.95 × 1,844.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.30x = 11,148,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,447.94/4,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.42

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