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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.08, 10,844.88 and 2,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.08, 10,844.88 and 2,611 is: 3,916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.08 : 10,844.88 = 2,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.08/10,844.88 = 2,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.08x = 10,844.88 × 2,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.08x = 28,315,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,315,981.68/7,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.96

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