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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.74, 9,267.69 and 2,230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.74, 9,267.69 and 2,230.49 is: 3,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.74 : 9,267.69 = 2,230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.74/9,267.69 = 2,230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.74x = 9,267.69 × 2,230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.74x = 20,671,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,489.87/6,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.04

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