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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.80, 9,197.70 and 2,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.80, 9,197.70 and 2,235.70 is: 3,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.80 : 9,197.70 = 2,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.80/9,197.70 = 2,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.80x = 9,197.70 × 2,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.80x = 20,563,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563,297.89/6,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.55

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