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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.49, 9,071.96 and 1,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.49, 9,071.96 and 1,889.30 is: 2,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.49 : 9,071.96 = 1,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.49/9,071.96 = 1,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.49x = 9,071.96 × 1,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.49x = 17,139,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,599.22/6,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.76

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