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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.60, 9,268.80 and 2,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.60, 9,268.80 and 2,483.80 is: 3,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.60 : 9,268.80 = 2,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.60/9,268.80 = 2,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.60x = 9,268.80 × 2,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.60x = 23,021,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,845.44/6,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.45

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