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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.28, 10,470.69 and 2,597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.28, 10,470.69 and 2,597.35 is: 3,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.28 : 10,470.69 = 2,597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.28/10,470.69 = 2,597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.28x = 10,470.69 × 2,597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.28x = 27,196,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,020.49/6,982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.00

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