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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.83, 6,075.67 and 1,858.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.83, 6,075.67 and 1,858.67 is: 2,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.83 : 6,075.67 = 1,858.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.83/6,075.67 = 1,858.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.83x = 6,075.67 × 1,858.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.83x = 11,292,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,292,665.56/4,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.05

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