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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.10, 9,314.55 and 2,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.10, 9,314.55 and 2,048.40 is: 3,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.10 : 9,314.55 = 2,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.10/9,314.55 = 2,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.10x = 9,314.55 × 2,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.10x = 19,079,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079,924.22/6,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.90

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