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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.04, 6,228.72 and 1,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.04, 6,228.72 and 1,842 is: 2,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.04 : 6,228.72 = 1,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.04/6,228.72 = 1,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.04x = 6,228.72 × 1,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.04x = 11,473,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,473,302.24/4,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.96

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