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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.72, 9,280.86 and 2,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.72, 9,280.86 and 2,292.40 is: 3,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.72 : 9,280.86 = 2,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.72/9,280.86 = 2,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.72x = 9,280.86 × 2,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.72x = 21,275,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,443.46/6,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.00

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