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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,896.59, 10,344.93 and 2,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,896.59, 10,344.93 and 2,279.59 is: 3,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,896.59 : 10,344.93 = 2,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,896.59/10,344.93 = 2,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,896.59x = 10,344.93 × 2,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,896.59x = 23,582,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582,198.98/6,896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.40

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