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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.41, 9,286.79 and 2,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.41, 9,286.79 and 2,030.87 is: 3,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.41 : 9,286.79 = 2,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.41/9,286.79 = 2,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.41x = 9,286.79 × 2,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.41x = 18,860,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,860,255.86/6,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.20

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