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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.68, 6,055.92 and 1,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.68, 6,055.92 and 1,848.40 is: 2,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.68 : 6,055.92 = 1,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.68/6,055.92 = 1,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.68x = 6,055.92 × 1,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.68x = 11,193,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193,762.53/4,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.90

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