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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.36, 9,195.68 and 1,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.36, 9,195.68 and 1,748 is: 2,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.36 : 9,195.68 = 1,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.36/9,195.68 = 1,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.36x = 9,195.68 × 1,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.36x = 16,074,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074,048.64/6,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.61

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