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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.46, 10,454.97 and 2,290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.46, 10,454.97 and 2,290.38 is: 3,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.46 : 10,454.97 = 2,290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.46/10,454.97 = 2,290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.46x = 10,454.97 × 2,290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.46x = 23,945,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,882.38/6,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.84

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