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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.85, 10,797.86 and 2,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.85, 10,797.86 and 2,266.98 is: 3,400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.85 : 10,797.86 = 2,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.85/10,797.86 = 2,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.85x = 10,797.86 × 2,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.85x = 24,478,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,532.66/7,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.81

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