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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.52, 9,278.40 and 2,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.52, 9,278.40 and 2,289.32 is: 3,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.52 : 9,278.40 = 2,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.52/9,278.40 = 2,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.52x = 9,278.40 × 2,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.52x = 21,241,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241,226.69/6,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.58

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