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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.28, 9,003.41 and 1,619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.28, 9,003.41 and 1,619.73 is: 2,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.28 : 9,003.41 = 1,619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.28/9,003.41 = 1,619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.28x = 9,003.41 × 1,619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.28x = 14,583,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,052.31/6,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.59

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