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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.31, 6,081.73 and 1,870.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.31, 6,081.73 and 1,870.79 is: 2,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.31 : 6,081.73 = 1,870.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.31/6,081.73 = 1,870.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.31x = 6,081.73 × 1,870.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.31x = 11,377,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377,604.58/4,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.16

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