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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.78, 10,110.74 and 2,299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.78, 10,110.74 and 2,299.36 is: 3,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.78 : 10,110.74 = 2,299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.78/10,110.74 = 2,299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.78x = 10,110.74 × 2,299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.78x = 23,248,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,231.13/6,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.38

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