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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.80, 10,442.21 and 2,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.80, 10,442.21 and 2,029.79 is: 3,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.80 : 10,442.21 = 2,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.80/10,442.21 = 2,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.80x = 10,442.21 × 2,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.80x = 21,195,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,431.08/6,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.97

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