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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.19, 10,794.11 and 2,198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.19, 10,794.11 and 2,198.55 is: 3,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.19 : 10,794.11 = 2,198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.19/10,794.11 = 2,198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.19x = 10,794.11 × 2,198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.19x = 23,731,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731,390.54/7,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.77

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