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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.40, 9,270.59 and 2,019.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.40, 9,270.59 and 2,019.42 is: 3,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.40 : 9,270.59 = 2,019.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.40/9,270.59 = 2,019.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.40x = 9,270.59 × 2,019.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.40x = 18,721,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,721,204.76/6,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.62

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