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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.70, 9,061.89 and 1,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.70, 9,061.89 and 1,881.04 is: 2,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.70 : 9,061.89 = 1,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.70/9,061.89 = 1,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.70x = 9,061.89 × 1,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.70x = 17,045,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,777.57/6,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.82

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