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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.98, 10,426.68 and 2,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.98, 10,426.68 and 2,019.96 is: 3,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.98 : 10,426.68 = 2,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.98/10,426.68 = 2,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.98x = 10,426.68 × 2,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.98x = 21,061,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,476.53/6,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.44

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