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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.78, 6,090.93 and 1,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.78, 6,090.93 and 1,870.38 is: 2,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.78 : 6,090.93 = 1,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.78/6,090.93 = 1,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.78x = 6,090.93 × 1,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.78x = 11,392,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392,353.65/4,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.08

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