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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.80, 9,228.94 and 2,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.80, 9,228.94 and 2,688 is: 4,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.80 : 9,228.94 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.80/9,228.94 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.80x = 9,228.94 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.80x = 24,807,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807,390.72/6,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.58

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