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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.19, 9,524.79 and 2,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.19, 9,524.79 and 2,190.24 is: 3,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.19 : 9,524.79 = 2,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.19/9,524.79 = 2,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.19x = 9,524.79 × 2,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.19x = 20,861,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861,576.05/6,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.71

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