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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.86, 9,044.46 and 1,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.86, 9,044.46 and 1,870.72 is: 2,805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.86 : 9,044.46 = 1,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.86/9,044.46 = 1,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.86x = 9,044.46 × 1,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.86x = 16,919,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,919,652.21/6,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.05

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