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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.52, 9,245.79 and 2,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.52, 9,245.79 and 2,268 is: 3,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.52 : 9,245.79 = 2,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.52/9,245.79 = 2,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.52x = 9,245.79 × 2,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.52x = 20,969,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969,451.72/6,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.64

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