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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.46, 9,290.79 and 2,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.46, 9,290.79 and 2,494.02 is: 3,742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.46 : 9,290.79 = 2,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.46/9,290.79 = 2,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.46x = 9,290.79 × 2,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.46x = 23,171,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171,416.08/6,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.48

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