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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.30, 9,274.32 and 2,484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.30, 9,274.32 and 2,484.59 is: 3,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.30 : 9,274.32 = 2,484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.30/9,274.32 = 2,484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.30x = 9,274.32 × 2,484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.30x = 23,042,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042,905.91/6,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.84

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