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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.56, 6,082.72 and 1,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.56, 6,082.72 and 1,866.28 is: 2,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.56 : 6,082.72 = 1,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.56/6,082.72 = 1,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.56x = 6,082.72 × 1,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.56x = 11,352,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352,058.68/4,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.69

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