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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.83, 6,101.08 and 1,875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.83, 6,101.08 and 1,875.70 is: 2,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.83 : 6,101.08 = 1,875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.83/6,101.08 = 1,875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.83x = 6,101.08 × 1,875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.83x = 11,443,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443,795.76/4,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.55

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