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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.69, 9,183.58 and 1,740.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.69, 9,183.58 and 1,740.03 is: 2,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.69 : 9,183.58 = 1,740.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.69/9,183.58 = 1,740.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.69x = 9,183.58 × 1,740.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.69x = 15,979,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,717.58/6,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.92

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