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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.45, 10,542.66 and 2,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.45, 10,542.66 and 2,097.96 is: 3,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.45 : 10,542.66 = 2,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.45/10,542.66 = 2,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.45x = 10,542.66 × 2,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.45x = 22,118,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,118,078.97/7,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.94

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