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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.25, 9,062.89 and 1,880.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.25, 9,062.89 and 1,880.65 is: 2,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.25 : 9,062.89 = 1,880.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.25/9,062.89 = 1,880.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.25x = 9,062.89 × 1,880.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.25x = 17,044,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,123.49/6,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.29

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