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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.44, 9,268.17 and 2,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.44, 9,268.17 and 2,019.41 is: 3,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.44 : 9,268.17 = 2,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.44/9,268.17 = 2,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.44x = 9,268.17 × 2,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.44x = 18,716,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,258.35/6,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.80

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