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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.70, 9,244.05 and 1,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.70, 9,244.05 and 1,779.06 is: 2,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.70 : 9,244.05 = 1,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.70/9,244.05 = 1,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.70x = 9,244.05 × 1,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.70x = 16,445,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445,719.59/6,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.02

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