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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.44, 9,432.96 and 1,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.44, 9,432.96 and 1,908 is: 2,861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.44 : 9,432.96 = 1,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.44/9,432.96 = 1,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.44x = 9,432.96 × 1,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.44x = 17,998,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,087.68/6,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.64

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