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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.58, 6,137.64 and 1,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.58, 6,137.64 and 1,901.52 is: 2,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.58 : 6,137.64 = 1,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.58/6,137.64 = 1,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.58x = 6,137.64 × 1,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.58x = 11,670,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,670,845.21/4,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.32

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