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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.22, 10,483.40 and 2,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.22, 10,483.40 and 2,831 is: 4,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.22 : 10,483.40 = 2,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.22/10,483.40 = 2,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.22x = 10,483.40 × 2,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.22x = 29,678,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678,505.40/6,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.50

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