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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.40, 9,324.90 and 2,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.40, 9,324.90 and 2,056.80 is: 3,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.40 : 9,324.90 = 2,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.40/9,324.90 = 2,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.40x = 9,324.90 × 2,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.40x = 19,179,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,454.32/6,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.31

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