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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.50, 9,092.28 and 1,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.50, 9,092.28 and 1,901.46 is: 2,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.50 : 9,092.28 = 1,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.50/9,092.28 = 1,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.50x = 9,092.28 × 1,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.50x = 17,288,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288,606.73/6,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.20

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