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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.49, 9,281.88 and 2,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.49, 9,281.88 and 2,028.69 is: 3,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.49 : 9,281.88 = 2,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.49/9,281.88 = 2,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.49x = 9,281.88 × 2,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.49x = 18,830,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,830,057.14/6,188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.75

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