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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.08, 6,060.24 and 1,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.08, 6,060.24 and 1,847.76 is: 2,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.08 : 6,060.24 = 1,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.08/6,060.24 = 1,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.08x = 6,060.24 × 1,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.08x = 11,197,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,197,869.06/4,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.32

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