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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.84, 9,049.05 and 1,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.84, 9,049.05 and 1,871.76 is: 2,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.84 : 9,049.05 = 1,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.84/9,049.05 = 1,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.84x = 9,049.05 × 1,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.84x = 16,937,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937,649.83/6,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.04

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