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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.96, 9,281.52 and 2,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.96, 9,281.52 and 2,084 is: 3,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.96 : 9,281.52 = 2,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.96/9,281.52 = 2,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.96x = 9,281.52 × 2,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.96x = 19,342,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,687.68/6,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.35

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