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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.78, 9,282.30 and 2,028.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.78, 9,282.30 and 2,028.97 is: 3,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.78 : 9,282.30 = 2,028.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.78/9,282.30 = 2,028.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.78x = 9,282.30 × 2,028.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.78x = 18,833,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,538.33/6,188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.17

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