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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.41, 10,464.35 and 2,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.41, 10,464.35 and 2,297.70 is: 3,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.41 : 10,464.35 = 2,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.41/10,464.35 = 2,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.41x = 10,464.35 × 2,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.41x = 24,043,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,043,937.00/6,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.98

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