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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,898.55, 10,348.97 and 2,738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,898.55, 10,348.97 and 2,738.59 is: 4,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,898.55 : 10,348.97 = 2,738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,898.55/10,348.97 = 2,738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,898.55x = 10,348.97 × 2,738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,898.55x = 28,341,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,341,585.75/6,898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.34

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