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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.30, 9,042.90 and 2,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.30, 9,042.90 and 2,132.20 is: 3,198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.30 : 9,042.90 = 2,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.30/9,042.90 = 2,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.30x = 9,042.90 × 2,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.30x = 19,281,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,271.38/6,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.46

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