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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.60, 9,049.50 and 2,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.60, 9,049.50 and 2,138.28 is: 3,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.60 : 9,049.50 = 2,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.60/9,049.50 = 2,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.60x = 9,049.50 × 2,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.60x = 19,350,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,364.86/6,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.70

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