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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.74, 9,047.51 and 1,870.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.74, 9,047.51 and 1,870.53 is: 2,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.74 : 9,047.51 = 1,870.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.74/9,047.51 = 1,870.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.74x = 9,047.51 × 1,870.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.74x = 16,923,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,629.53/6,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.23

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