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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.78, 6,083.10 and 2,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.78, 6,083.10 and 2,493.96 is: 3,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.78 : 6,083.10 = 2,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.78/6,083.10 = 2,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.78x = 6,083.10 × 2,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.78x = 15,171,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,008.08/4,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.21

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