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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.94, 9,287.59 and 2,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.94, 9,287.59 and 2,031.40 is: 3,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.94 : 9,287.59 = 2,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.94/9,287.59 = 2,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.94x = 9,287.59 × 2,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.94x = 18,866,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,800.17/6,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.99

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