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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.12, 9,241.80 and 1,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.12, 9,241.80 and 1,544 is: 2,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.12 : 9,241.80 = 1,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.12/9,241.80 = 1,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.12x = 9,241.80 × 1,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.12x = 14,269,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,339.20/6,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.03

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