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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.08, 6,070.56 and 1,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.08, 6,070.56 and 1,853.68 is: 2,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.08 : 6,070.56 = 1,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.08/6,070.56 = 1,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.08x = 6,070.56 × 1,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.08x = 11,252,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,252,875.66/4,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.18

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