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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.81, 10,432.86 and 2,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.81, 10,432.86 and 2,274.85 is: 3,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.81 : 10,432.86 = 2,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.81/10,432.86 = 2,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.81x = 10,432.86 × 2,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.81x = 23,733,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733,165.49/6,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.48

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