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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.08, 10,048.44 and 2,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.08, 10,048.44 and 2,255.23 is: 3,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.08 : 10,048.44 = 2,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.08/10,048.44 = 2,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.08x = 10,048.44 × 2,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.08x = 22,661,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,543.34/6,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.29

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