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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.49, 9,283.38 and 2,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.49, 9,283.38 and 2,029.69 is: 3,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.49 : 9,283.38 = 2,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.49/9,283.38 = 2,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.49x = 9,283.38 × 2,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.49x = 18,842,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842,383.55/6,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.25

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