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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,704.29, 10,055.25 and 1,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,704.29, 10,055.25 and 1,774 is: 2,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,704.29 : 10,055.25 = 1,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,704.29/10,055.25 = 1,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,704.29x = 10,055.25 × 1,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,704.29x = 17,838,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838,013.50/6,704.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.69

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