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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.58, 10,180.89 and 2,406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.58, 10,180.89 and 2,406.65 is: 3,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.58 : 10,180.89 = 2,406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.58/10,180.89 = 2,406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.58x = 10,180.89 × 2,406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.58x = 24,501,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501,788.01/6,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.67

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