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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.98, 9,291.96 and 2,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.98, 9,291.96 and 2,299 is: 3,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.98 : 9,291.96 = 2,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.98/9,291.96 = 2,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.98x = 9,291.96 × 2,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.98x = 21,362,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362,216.04/6,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.31

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