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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.65, 9,280.17 and 2,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.65, 9,280.17 and 2,898.08 is: 4,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.65 : 9,280.17 = 2,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.65/9,280.17 = 2,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.65x = 9,280.17 × 2,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.65x = 26,894,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,894,663.47/6,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.61

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