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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.59, 10,305.90 and 1,676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.59, 10,305.90 and 1,676.42 is: 2,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.59 : 10,305.90 = 1,676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.59/10,305.90 = 1,676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.59x = 10,305.90 × 1,676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.59x = 17,276,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,965.35/6,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.63

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