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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.46, 9,272.24 and 2,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.46, 9,272.24 and 2,020.70 is: 3,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.46 : 9,272.24 = 2,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.46/9,272.24 = 2,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.46x = 9,272.24 × 2,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.46x = 18,736,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,415.37/6,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.56

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