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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.20, 10,454.34 and 2,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.20, 10,454.34 and 2,039.56 is: 3,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.20 : 10,454.34 = 2,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.20/10,454.34 = 2,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.20x = 10,454.34 × 2,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.20x = 21,322,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,253.69/6,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.62

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