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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.63, 6,069.33 and 1,857.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.63, 6,069.33 and 1,857.34 is: 2,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.63 : 6,069.33 = 1,857.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.63/6,069.33 = 1,857.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.63x = 6,069.33 × 1,857.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.63x = 11,272,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,809.38/4,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.29

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