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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.65, 9,046.85 and 1,870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.65, 9,046.85 and 1,870.99 is: 2,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.65 : 9,046.85 = 1,870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.65/9,046.85 = 1,870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.65x = 9,046.85 × 1,870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.65x = 16,926,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926,588.50/6,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.76

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