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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.40, 9,276.60 and 2,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.40, 9,276.60 and 2,291.60 is: 3,437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.40 : 9,276.60 = 2,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.40/9,276.60 = 2,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.40x = 9,276.60 × 2,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.40x = 21,258,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258,256.56/6,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.40

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