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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,904.64, 10,357.60 and 2,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,904.64, 10,357.60 and 2,288 is: 3,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,904.64 : 10,357.60 = 2,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,904.64/10,357.60 = 2,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,904.64x = 10,357.60 × 2,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,904.64x = 23,698,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,188.80/6,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.21

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