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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.96, 10,268.62 and 2,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.96, 10,268.62 and 2,229 is: 3,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.96 : 10,268.62 = 2,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.96/10,268.62 = 2,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.96x = 10,268.62 × 2,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.96x = 22,888,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,753.98/6,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.40

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