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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.98, 9,041.97 and 1,646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.98, 9,041.97 and 1,646.46 is: 2,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.98 : 9,041.97 = 1,646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.98/9,041.97 = 1,646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.98x = 9,041.97 × 1,646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.98x = 14,887,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,241.93/6,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.28

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