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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.62, 10,438.98 and 2,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.62, 10,438.98 and 2,028.60 is: 3,043.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.62 : 10,438.98 = 2,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.62/10,438.98 = 2,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.62x = 10,438.98 × 2,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.62x = 21,176,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,514.83/6,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.21

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