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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.70, 9,436.07 and 1,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.70, 9,436.07 and 1,908.19 is: 2,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.70 : 9,436.07 = 1,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.70/9,436.07 = 1,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.70x = 9,436.07 × 1,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.70x = 18,005,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,814.41/6,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.29

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