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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.86, 9,046.69 and 1,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.86, 9,046.69 and 1,870.90 is: 2,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.86 : 9,046.69 = 1,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.86/9,046.69 = 1,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.86x = 9,046.69 × 1,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.86x = 16,925,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925,425.03/6,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.47

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