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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.88, 9,209.94 and 2,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.88, 9,209.94 and 2,035 is: 3,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.88 : 9,209.94 = 2,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.88/9,209.94 = 2,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.88x = 9,209.94 × 2,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.88x = 18,742,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742,227.90/6,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.55

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