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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.71, 6,097.58 and 1,873.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.71, 6,097.58 and 1,873.98 is: 2,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.71 : 6,097.58 = 1,873.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.71/6,097.58 = 1,873.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.71x = 6,097.58 × 1,873.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.71x = 11,426,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,742.97/4,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.90

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