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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.80, 10,273.92 and 2,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.80, 10,273.92 and 2,230.72 is: 3,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.80 : 10,273.92 = 2,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.80/10,273.92 = 2,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.80x = 10,273.92 × 2,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.80x = 22,918,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,238.82/6,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.31

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