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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.69, 9,454.04 and 1,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.69, 9,454.04 and 1,685.69 is: 2,528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.69 : 9,454.04 = 1,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.69/9,454.04 = 1,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.69x = 9,454.04 × 1,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.69x = 15,936,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936,580.69/6,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.54

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