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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.08, 10,904.96 and 1,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.08, 10,904.96 and 1,798.08 is: 2,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.08 : 10,904.96 = 1,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.08/10,904.96 = 1,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.08x = 10,904.96 × 1,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.08x = 19,607,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607,990.48/7,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.08

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