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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.64, 9,270.79 and 2,897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.64, 9,270.79 and 2,897.39 is: 4,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.64 : 9,270.79 = 2,897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.64/9,270.79 = 2,897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.64x = 9,270.79 × 2,897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.64x = 26,861,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,861,110.17/6,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.01

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