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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.74, 9,080.61 and 1,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.74, 9,080.61 and 1,893.78 is: 2,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.74 : 9,080.61 = 1,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.74/9,080.61 = 1,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.74x = 9,080.61 × 1,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.74x = 17,196,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,670.50/6,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.67

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