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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.93, 10,689.48 and 2,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.93, 10,689.48 and 2,197.20 is: 3,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.93 : 10,689.48 = 2,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.93/10,689.48 = 2,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.93x = 10,689.48 × 2,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.93x = 23,486,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,925.46/7,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.59

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