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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.52, 10,467.80 and 2,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.52, 10,467.80 and 2,298 is: 3,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.52 : 10,467.80 = 2,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.52/10,467.80 = 2,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.52x = 10,467.80 × 2,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.52x = 24,055,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,004.40/6,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.50

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