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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.22, 10,542.83 and 2,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.22, 10,542.83 and 2,097.46 is: 3,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.22 : 10,542.83 = 2,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.22/10,542.83 = 2,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.22x = 10,542.83 × 2,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.22x = 22,113,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113,164.21/7,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.34

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