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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.84, 6,060.71 and 1,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.84, 6,060.71 and 1,848.69 is: 2,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.84 : 6,060.71 = 1,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.84/6,060.71 = 1,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.84x = 6,060.71 × 1,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.84x = 11,204,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204,389.96/4,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.10

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