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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.52, 6,079.14 and 1,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.52, 6,079.14 and 1,865.88 is: 2,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.52 : 6,079.14 = 1,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.52/6,079.14 = 1,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.52x = 6,079.14 × 1,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.52x = 11,342,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,945.74/4,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.92

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