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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.38, 10,460.85 and 2,294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.38, 10,460.85 and 2,294.31 is: 3,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.38 : 10,460.85 = 2,294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.38/10,460.85 = 2,294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.38x = 10,460.85 × 2,294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.38x = 24,000,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000,432.76/6,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.73

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