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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.10, 9,284.55 and 2,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.10, 9,284.55 and 2,028.40 is: 3,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.10 : 9,284.55 = 2,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.10/9,284.55 = 2,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.10x = 9,284.55 × 2,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.10x = 18,832,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832,781.22/6,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.89

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