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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.71, 6,079.41 and 1,831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.71, 6,079.41 and 1,831.13 is: 2,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.71 : 6,079.41 = 1,831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.71/6,079.41 = 1,831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.71x = 6,079.41 × 1,831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.71x = 11,132,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,159.64/4,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.52

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