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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.20, 9,192.60 and 2,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.20, 9,192.60 and 2,431.20 is: 3,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.20 : 9,192.60 = 2,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.20/9,192.60 = 2,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.20x = 9,192.60 × 2,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.20x = 22,349,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,049.12/6,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.73

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