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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,970.59, 10,452.38 and 2,290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,970.59, 10,452.38 and 2,290.41 is: 3,434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,970.59 : 10,452.38 = 2,290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,970.59/10,452.38 = 2,290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,970.59x = 10,452.38 × 2,290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,970.59x = 23,940,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,940,224.22/6,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.46

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