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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.26, 9,430.70 and 2,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.26, 9,430.70 and 2,180.26 is: 3,271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.26 : 9,430.70 = 2,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.26/9,430.70 = 2,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.26x = 9,430.70 × 2,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.26x = 20,561,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561,377.98/6,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.89

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