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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.84, 9,280.58 and 2,290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.84, 9,280.58 and 2,290.55 is: 3,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.84 : 9,280.58 = 2,290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.84/9,280.58 = 2,290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.84x = 9,280.58 × 2,290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.84x = 21,257,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257,574.66/6,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.49

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