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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.68, 6,139.72 and 1,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.68, 6,139.72 and 1,783.04 is: 2,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.68 : 6,139.72 = 1,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.68/6,139.72 = 1,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.68x = 6,139.72 × 1,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.68x = 10,947,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947,366.35/4,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.52

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