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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.54, 9,030.84 and 2,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.54, 9,030.84 and 2,320.78 is: 3,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.54 : 9,030.84 = 2,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.54/9,030.84 = 2,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.54x = 9,030.84 × 2,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.54x = 20,958,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,592.86/6,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.76

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