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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.70, 9,422.55 and 1,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.70, 9,422.55 and 1,898.70 is: 2,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.70 : 9,422.55 = 1,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.70/9,422.55 = 1,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.70x = 9,422.55 × 1,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.70x = 17,890,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,595.69/6,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.05

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