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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.91, 9,046.41 and 1,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.91, 9,046.41 and 1,870.84 is: 2,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.91 : 9,046.41 = 1,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.91/9,046.41 = 1,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.91x = 9,046.41 × 1,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.91x = 16,924,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924,385.68/6,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.27

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