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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.64, 10,274.46 and 2,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.64, 10,274.46 and 2,233 is: 3,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.64 : 10,274.46 = 2,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.64/10,274.46 = 2,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.64x = 10,274.46 × 2,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.64x = 22,942,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,869.18/6,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.50

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