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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,784.94, 10,179.03 and 2,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,784.94, 10,179.03 and 2,834 is: 4,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,784.94 : 10,179.03 = 2,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,784.94/10,179.03 = 2,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,784.94x = 10,179.03 × 2,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,784.94x = 28,847,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847,371.02/6,784.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.68

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