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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.20, 10,305.30 and 2,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.20, 10,305.30 and 2,253.20 is: 3,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.20 : 10,305.30 = 2,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.20/10,305.30 = 2,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.20x = 10,305.30 × 2,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.20x = 23,219,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,901.96/6,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.80

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