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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.89, 9,044.58 and 1,870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.89, 9,044.58 and 1,870.11 is: 2,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.89 : 9,044.58 = 1,870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.89/9,044.58 = 1,870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.89x = 9,044.58 × 1,870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.89x = 16,914,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,914,359.50/6,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.16

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