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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847, 10,270.80 and 2,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847, 10,270.80 and 2,230 is: 3,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847 : 10,270.80 = 2,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847/10,270.80 = 2,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847x = 10,270.80 × 2,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847x = 22,903,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,884/6,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.10

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