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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.59, 6,140.42 and 1,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.59, 6,140.42 and 1,871.96 is: 2,807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.59 : 6,140.42 = 1,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.59/6,140.42 = 1,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.59x = 6,140.42 × 1,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.59x = 11,494,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494,626.61/4,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.96

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