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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.60, 10,439.78 and 2,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.60, 10,439.78 and 2,029.08 is: 3,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.60 : 10,439.78 = 2,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.60/10,439.78 = 2,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.60x = 10,439.78 × 2,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.60x = 21,183,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183,148.80/6,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.29

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