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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.79, 9,418.45 and 1,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.79, 9,418.45 and 1,897.22 is: 2,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.79 : 9,418.45 = 1,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.79/9,418.45 = 1,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.79x = 9,418.45 × 1,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.79x = 17,868,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,899.41/6,280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.01

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