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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.24, 10,418.88 and 2,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.24, 10,418.88 and 2,330 is: 3,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.24 : 10,418.88 = 2,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.24/10,418.88 = 2,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.24x = 10,418.88 × 2,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.24x = 24,275,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,990.40/6,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.83

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