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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.48, 9,230.70 and 2,260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.48, 9,230.70 and 2,260.97 is: 3,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.48 : 9,230.70 = 2,260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.48/9,230.70 = 2,260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.48x = 9,230.70 × 2,260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.48x = 20,870,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,335.78/6,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.43

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