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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.08, 9,230.88 and 2,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.08, 9,230.88 and 2,455.20 is: 3,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.08 : 9,230.88 = 2,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.08/9,230.88 = 2,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.08x = 9,230.88 × 2,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.08x = 22,663,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,656.58/6,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.70

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