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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.89, 9,436.30 and 1,610.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.89, 9,436.30 and 1,610.89 is: 2,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.89 : 9,436.30 = 1,610.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.89/9,436.30 = 1,610.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.89x = 9,436.30 × 1,610.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.89x = 15,200,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,813.69/6,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.32

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