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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.76, 9,419.04 and 1,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.76, 9,419.04 and 1,897.92 is: 2,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.76 : 9,419.04 = 1,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.76/9,419.04 = 1,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.76x = 9,419.04 × 1,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.76x = 17,876,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876,584.40/6,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.79

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