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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.60, 6,069.60 and 1,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.60, 6,069.60 and 1,857 is: 2,784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.60 : 6,069.60 = 1,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.60/6,069.60 = 1,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.60x = 6,069.60 × 1,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.60x = 11,271,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,271,247.20/4,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.67

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