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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.84, 10,492.26 and 1,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.84, 10,492.26 and 1,729.84 is: 2,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.84 : 10,492.26 = 1,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.84/10,492.26 = 1,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.84x = 10,492.26 × 1,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.84x = 18,149,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,931.04/6,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.76

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