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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.83, 10,692.45 and 2,198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.83, 10,692.45 and 2,198.66 is: 3,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.83 : 10,692.45 = 2,198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.83/10,692.45 = 2,198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.83x = 10,692.45 × 2,198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.83x = 23,509,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,509,008.65/7,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.35

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