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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.88, 9,235.44 and 2,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.88, 9,235.44 and 2,052 is: 3,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.88 : 9,235.44 = 2,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.88/9,235.44 = 2,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.88x = 9,235.44 × 2,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.88x = 18,951,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,122.88/6,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.04

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