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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.40, 9,241.20 and 2,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.40, 9,241.20 and 2,264.94 is: 3,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.40 : 9,241.20 = 2,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.40/9,241.20 = 2,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.40x = 9,241.20 × 2,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.40x = 20,930,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930,763.53/6,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.08

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