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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.54, 9,072.90 and 2,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.54, 9,072.90 and 2,152.85 is: 3,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.54 : 9,072.90 = 2,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.54/9,072.90 = 2,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.54x = 9,072.90 × 2,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.54x = 19,532,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532,547.40/6,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.30

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