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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.79, 9,228.60 and 2,454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.79, 9,228.60 and 2,454.03 is: 3,680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.79 : 9,228.60 = 2,454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.79/9,228.60 = 2,454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.79x = 9,228.60 × 2,454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.79x = 22,647,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,261.26/6,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.81

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