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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.94, 10,029.74 and 2,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.94, 10,029.74 and 2,302.78 is: 3,452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.94 : 10,029.74 = 2,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.94/10,029.74 = 2,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.94x = 10,029.74 × 2,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.94x = 23,096,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,284.68/6,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.91

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