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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.96, 9,062.52 and 1,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.96, 9,062.52 and 1,938 is: 2,906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.96 : 9,062.52 = 1,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.96/9,062.52 = 1,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.96x = 9,062.52 × 1,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.96x = 17,563,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,163.76/6,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.38

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