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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.98, 10,923.59 and 2,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.98, 10,923.59 and 2,897.34 is: 4,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.98 : 10,923.59 = 2,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.98/10,923.59 = 2,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.98x = 10,923.59 × 2,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.98x = 31,649,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649,354.25/7,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.45

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