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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.28, 9,228.45 and 2,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.28, 9,228.45 and 2,048.28 is: 3,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.28 : 9,228.45 = 2,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.28/9,228.45 = 2,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.28x = 9,228.45 × 2,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.28x = 18,902,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902,449.57/6,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.43

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