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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,428.08, 9,640.77 and 1,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,428.08, 9,640.77 and 1,810 is: 2,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,428.08 : 9,640.77 = 1,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,428.08/9,640.77 = 1,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,428.08x = 9,640.77 × 1,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,428.08x = 17,449,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,793.70/6,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.62

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