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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.20, 9,218.70 and 2,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.20, 9,218.70 and 2,248.68 is: 3,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.20 : 9,218.70 = 2,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.20/9,218.70 = 2,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.20x = 9,218.70 × 2,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.20x = 20,729,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729,906.32/6,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.35

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