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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,198.91, 10,801.49 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,198.91, 10,801.49 and 2,522.27 is: 3,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,198.91 : 10,801.49 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,198.91/10,801.49 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,198.91x = 10,801.49 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,198.91x = 27,244,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,274.18/7,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.50

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