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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,769.58, 10,155.74 and 2,390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,769.58, 10,155.74 and 2,390.13 is: 3,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,769.58 : 10,155.74 = 2,390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,769.58/10,155.74 = 2,390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,769.58x = 10,155.74 × 2,390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,769.58x = 24,273,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273,526.90/6,769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.68

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