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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.99, 10,442.47 and 2,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.99, 10,442.47 and 2,031 is: 3,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.99 : 10,442.47 = 2,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.99/10,442.47 = 2,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.99x = 10,442.47 × 2,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.99x = 21,208,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,656.57/6,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.79

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