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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.31, 6,050.40 and 1,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.31, 6,050.40 and 1,842.55 is: 2,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.31 : 6,050.40 = 1,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.31/6,050.40 = 1,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.31x = 6,050.40 × 1,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.31x = 11,148,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,142.48/4,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.34

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