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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.67, 10,455.28 and 2,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.67, 10,455.28 and 2,290.60 is: 3,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.67 : 10,455.28 = 2,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.67/10,455.28 = 2,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.67x = 10,455.28 × 2,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.67x = 23,948,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948,849.45/6,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.17

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