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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.46, 9,422.52 and 1,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.46, 9,422.52 and 1,898.81 is: 2,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.46 : 9,422.52 = 1,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.46/9,422.52 = 1,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.46x = 9,422.52 × 1,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.46x = 17,891,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,528.09/6,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.31

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