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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,896.02, 10,344.34 and 1,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,896.02, 10,344.34 and 1,966 is: 2,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,896.02 : 10,344.34 = 1,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,896.02/10,344.34 = 1,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,896.02x = 10,344.34 × 1,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,896.02x = 20,336,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336,972.44/6,896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.09

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