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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.80, 9,002.28 and 2,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.80, 9,002.28 and 2,490.24 is: 3,735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.80 : 9,002.28 = 2,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.80/9,002.28 = 2,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.80x = 9,002.28 × 2,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.80x = 22,417,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,837.75/6,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.19

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