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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164, 9,246 and 2,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164, 9,246 and 2,060 is: 3,090

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164 : 9,246 = 2,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164/9,246 = 2,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164x = 9,246 × 2,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164x = 19,046,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,760/6,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090

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