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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.58, 10,187.46 and 2,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.58, 10,187.46 and 2,174.58 is: 3,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.58 : 10,187.46 = 2,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.58/10,187.46 = 2,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.58x = 10,187.46 × 2,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.58x = 22,153,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,446.77/6,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.90

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