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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,980.55, 10,471.33 and 2,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,980.55, 10,471.33 and 2,598 is: 3,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,980.55 : 10,471.33 = 2,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,980.55/10,471.33 = 2,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,980.55x = 10,471.33 × 2,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,980.55x = 27,204,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,508.85/6,980.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.19

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