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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.88, 9,232.18 and 1,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.88, 9,232.18 and 1,771 is: 2,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.88 : 9,232.18 = 1,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.88/9,232.18 = 1,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.88x = 9,232.18 × 1,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.88x = 16,350,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350,190.78/6,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.89

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