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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.48, 9,035.88 and 2,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.48, 9,035.88 and 2,560 is: 3,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.48 : 9,035.88 = 2,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.48/9,035.88 = 2,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.48x = 9,035.88 × 2,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.48x = 23,131,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,852.80/6,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.92

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