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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.34, 9,284.43 and 2,028.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.34, 9,284.43 and 2,028.38 is: 3,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.34 : 9,284.43 = 2,028.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.34/9,284.43 = 2,028.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.34x = 9,284.43 × 2,028.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.34x = 18,832,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832,341.98/6,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.20

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