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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.80, 9,228.90 and 2,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.80, 9,228.90 and 2,256.54 is: 3,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.80 : 9,228.90 = 2,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.80/9,228.90 = 2,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.80x = 9,228.90 × 2,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.80x = 20,825,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825,382.01/6,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.25

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