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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.58, 9,079.58 and 1,891.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.58, 9,079.58 and 1,891.89 is: 2,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.58 : 9,079.58 = 1,891.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.58/9,079.58 = 1,891.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.58x = 9,079.58 × 1,891.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.58x = 17,177,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,571.34/6,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.53

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