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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.85, 10,459.83 and 2,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.85, 10,459.83 and 2,294.59 is: 3,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.85 : 10,459.83 = 2,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.85/10,459.83 = 2,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.85x = 10,459.83 × 2,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.85x = 24,001,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001,021.32/6,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.59

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