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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.84, 10,798.32 and 2,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.84, 10,798.32 and 2,004.32 is: 3,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.84 : 10,798.32 = 2,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.84/10,798.32 = 2,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.84x = 10,798.32 × 2,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.84x = 21,643,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643,288.74/7,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.08

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