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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.86, 9,421.26 and 1,898.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.86, 9,421.26 and 1,898.67 is: 2,848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.86 : 9,421.26 = 1,898.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.86/9,421.26 = 1,898.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.86x = 9,421.26 × 1,898.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.86x = 17,887,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887,863.72/6,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.00

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