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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.68, 9,263.04 and 2,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.68, 9,263.04 and 2,890 is: 4,331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.68 : 9,263.04 = 2,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.68/9,263.04 = 2,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.68x = 9,263.04 × 2,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.68x = 26,770,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770,185.60/6,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.97

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