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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.64, 9,231.66 and 2,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.64, 9,231.66 and 2,258.80 is: 3,388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.64 : 9,231.66 = 2,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.64/9,231.66 = 2,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.64x = 9,231.66 × 2,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.64x = 20,852,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852,473.61/6,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.09

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