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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,902.33, 10,349.72 and 2,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,902.33, 10,349.72 and 2,157.19 is: 3,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,902.33 : 10,349.72 = 2,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,902.33/10,349.72 = 2,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,902.33x = 10,349.72 × 2,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,902.33x = 22,326,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,292.01/6,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.60

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