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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.96, 9,064.02 and 1,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.96, 9,064.02 and 1,939 is: 2,907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.96 : 9,064.02 = 1,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.96/9,064.02 = 1,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.96x = 9,064.02 × 1,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.96x = 17,575,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,134.78/6,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.88

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