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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.70, 9,134.55 and 1,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.70, 9,134.55 and 1,985.70 is: 2,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.70 : 9,134.55 = 1,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.70/9,134.55 = 1,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.70x = 9,134.55 × 1,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.70x = 18,138,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,475.94/6,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.55

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