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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.52, 9,341.19 and 1,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.52, 9,341.19 and 1,844 is: 2,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.52 : 9,341.19 = 1,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.52/9,341.19 = 1,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.52x = 9,341.19 × 1,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.52x = 17,225,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,225,154.36/6,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.42

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