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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028, 9,041.64 and 1,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028, 9,041.64 and 1,868.02 is: 2,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028 : 9,041.64 = 1,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028/9,041.64 = 1,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028x = 9,041.64 × 1,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028x = 16,889,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889,964.35/6,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.92

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