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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.88, 9,289.80 and 2,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.88, 9,289.80 and 2,297.40 is: 3,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.88 : 9,289.80 = 2,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.88/9,289.80 = 2,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.88x = 9,289.80 × 2,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.88x = 21,342,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,386.52/6,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.72

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