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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,790.68, 10,188.54 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,790.68, 10,188.54 and 2,174.04 is: 3,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,790.68 : 10,188.54 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,790.68/10,188.54 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,790.68x = 10,188.54 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,790.68x = 22,150,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,293.50/6,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.87

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