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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.53, 6,140.34 and 1,901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.53, 6,140.34 and 1,901.67 is: 2,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.53 : 6,140.34 = 1,901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.53/6,140.34 = 1,901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.53x = 6,140.34 × 1,901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.53x = 11,676,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676,900.37/4,093.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.53

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