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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.08, 10,466.70 and 2,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.08, 10,466.70 and 2,359 is: 3,538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.08 : 10,466.70 = 2,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.08/10,466.70 = 2,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.08x = 10,466.70 × 2,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.08x = 24,690,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,945.30/6,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.87

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