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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.84, 10,465.60 and 2,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.84, 10,465.60 and 2,297.92 is: 3,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.84 : 10,465.60 = 2,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.84/10,465.60 = 2,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.84x = 10,465.60 × 2,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.84x = 24,049,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,111.55/6,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.50

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