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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.49, 10,414.87 and 2,198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.49, 10,414.87 and 2,198.97 is: 3,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.49 : 10,414.87 = 2,198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.49/10,414.87 = 2,198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.49x = 10,414.87 × 2,198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.49x = 22,901,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,981.19/6,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.81

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