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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.64, 9,422.40 and 1,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.64, 9,422.40 and 1,897.92 is: 2,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.64 : 9,422.40 = 1,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.64/9,422.40 = 1,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.64x = 9,422.40 × 1,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.64x = 17,882,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,961.41/6,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.32

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