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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.70, 6,085.62 and 1,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.70, 6,085.62 and 1,869.27 is: 2,802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.70 : 6,085.62 = 1,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.70/6,085.62 = 1,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.70x = 6,085.62 × 1,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.70x = 11,375,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,375,666.90/4,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.79

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