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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.68, 9,279.16 and 2,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.68, 9,279.16 and 2,290.80 is: 3,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.68 : 9,279.16 = 2,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.68/9,279.16 = 2,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.68x = 9,279.16 × 2,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.68x = 21,256,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,699.73/6,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.55

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