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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.20, 9,684.96 and 2,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.20, 9,684.96 and 2,297.04 is: 3,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.20 : 9,684.96 = 2,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.20/9,684.96 = 2,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.20x = 9,684.96 × 2,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.20x = 22,246,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,740.52/6,457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.26

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