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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.62, 6,051.51 and 1,842.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.62, 6,051.51 and 1,842.95 is: 2,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.62 : 6,051.51 = 1,842.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.62/6,051.51 = 1,842.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.62x = 6,051.51 × 1,842.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.62x = 11,152,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152,645.48/4,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.55

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