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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.83, 6,050.58 and 1,845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.83, 6,050.58 and 1,845.78 is: 2,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.83 : 6,050.58 = 1,845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.83/6,050.58 = 1,845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.83x = 6,050.58 × 1,845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.83x = 11,168,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,039.55/4,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.54

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