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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.48, 6,069.24 and 1,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.48, 6,069.24 and 1,855.44 is: 2,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.48 : 6,069.24 = 1,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.48/6,069.24 = 1,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.48x = 6,069.24 × 1,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.48x = 11,261,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261,110.67/4,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.25

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