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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.30, 9,210.45 and 2,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.30, 9,210.45 and 2,244.20 is: 3,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.30 : 9,210.45 = 2,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.30/9,210.45 = 2,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.30x = 9,210.45 × 2,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.30x = 20,670,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670,091.89/6,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.30

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