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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.79, 10,469.60 and 2,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.79, 10,469.60 and 2,049.26 is: 3,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.79 : 10,469.60 = 2,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.79/10,469.60 = 2,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.79x = 10,469.60 × 2,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.79x = 21,454,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,885.27/6,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.86

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