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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.50, 9,230.94 and 2,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.50, 9,230.94 and 2,256.30 is: 3,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.50 : 9,230.94 = 2,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.50/9,230.94 = 2,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.50x = 9,230.94 × 2,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.50x = 20,827,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827,769.92/6,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.80

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