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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.80, 9,233.70 and 2,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.80, 9,233.70 and 2,051.80 is: 3,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.80 : 9,233.70 = 2,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.80/9,233.70 = 2,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.80x = 9,233.70 × 2,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.80x = 18,945,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945,705.66/6,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.70

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