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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.95, 9,090.68 and 1,618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.95, 9,090.68 and 1,618.95 is: 2,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.95 : 9,090.68 = 1,618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.95/9,090.68 = 1,618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.95x = 9,090.68 × 1,618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.95x = 14,717,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,717,360.43/6,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.23

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