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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.40, 9,615.90 and 2,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.40, 9,615.90 and 2,028.20 is: 3,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.40 : 9,615.90 = 2,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.40/9,615.90 = 2,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.40x = 9,615.90 × 2,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.40x = 19,502,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502,968.38/6,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.39

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