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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.44, 10,724.10 and 1,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.44, 10,724.10 and 1,955.30 is: 2,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.44 : 10,724.10 = 1,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.44/10,724.10 = 1,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.44x = 10,724.10 × 1,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.44x = 20,968,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,832.73/7,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.93

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