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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.08, 9,420.18 and 1,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.08, 9,420.18 and 1,898.08 is: 2,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.08 : 9,420.18 = 1,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.08/9,420.18 = 1,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.08x = 9,420.18 × 1,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.08x = 17,880,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880,255.25/6,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.68

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