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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.68, 10,306.40 and 1,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.68, 10,306.40 and 1,940.72 is: 2,911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.68 : 10,306.40 = 1,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.68/10,306.40 = 1,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.68x = 10,306.40 × 1,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.68x = 20,001,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,836.61/6,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.19

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