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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.32, 9,080.10 and 2,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.32, 9,080.10 and 2,157.84 is: 3,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.32 : 9,080.10 = 2,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.32/9,080.10 = 2,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.32x = 9,080.10 × 2,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.32x = 19,593,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593,402.98/6,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.34

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