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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,902, 10,354.62 and 2,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,902, 10,354.62 and 2,285 is: 3,428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,902 : 10,354.62 = 2,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,902/10,354.62 = 2,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,902x = 10,354.62 × 2,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,902x = 23,660,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,306.70/6,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.04

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