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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.67, 10,475.70 and 2,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.67, 10,475.70 and 2,302.40 is: 3,454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.67 : 10,475.70 = 2,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.67/10,475.70 = 2,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.67x = 10,475.70 × 2,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.67x = 24,119,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,251.68/6,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.16

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