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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.48, 9,274.38 and 2,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.48, 9,274.38 and 2,719 is: 4,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.48 : 9,274.38 = 2,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.48/9,274.38 = 2,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.48x = 9,274.38 × 2,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.48x = 25,217,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,039.22/6,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.45

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