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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.41, 10,442.79 and 2,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.41, 10,442.79 and 2,029.73 is: 3,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.41 : 10,442.79 = 2,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.41/10,442.79 = 2,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.41x = 10,442.79 × 2,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.41x = 21,195,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,991.93/6,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.78

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