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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.52, 10,423.99 and 2,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.52, 10,423.99 and 2,019.06 is: 3,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.52 : 10,423.99 = 2,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.52/10,423.99 = 2,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.52x = 10,423.99 × 2,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.52x = 21,046,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,661.25/6,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.51

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