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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.59, 10,428.54 and 2,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.59, 10,428.54 and 2,270.24 is: 3,405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.59 : 10,428.54 = 2,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.59/10,428.54 = 2,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.59x = 10,428.54 × 2,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.59x = 23,675,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,288.65/6,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.74

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