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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.85, 9,298.18 and 2,037.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.85, 9,298.18 and 2,037.90 is: 3,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.85 : 9,298.18 = 2,037.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.85/9,298.18 = 2,037.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.85x = 9,298.18 × 2,037.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.85x = 18,948,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,733.42/6,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.31

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