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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.20, 9,285.66 and 2,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.20, 9,285.66 and 2,492.40 is: 3,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.20 : 9,285.66 = 2,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.20/9,285.66 = 2,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.20x = 9,285.66 × 2,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.20x = 23,143,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,578.98/6,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.74

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